Incontinence Key Points

✔ Incontinence = involuntary leakage of urine
✔ Common, treatable, and not a normal part of aging

Women Most Common Causes

• Pregnancy & childbirth

• Menopause (low estrogen)

• Pelvic floor weakness

Most common type:
✔ Stress incontinence (leaks with cough, laugh, exercise)

Men Most Common Causes

• Enlarged prostate (BPH)

• Prostate surgery or treatment

• Incomplete bladder emptying

Most common type:
✔ Urge or overflow incontinence

What Helps (Both)

✔ Pelvic floor exercises (Kegels)
✔ Bladder training
✔ Reduce caffeine & bladder irritants
✔ Maintain healthy weight
✔ Medical treatment when needed

Takeaway: Same symptom, different causes — but effective treatments exist for both men and women.