About Male Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a hidden condition and society associates this as female problem. Urine loss can affect both men and women of all ages and backgrounds.
The severity of urinary incontinence in men ranges from partial to complete loss of bladder control. They may experience varying degrees of urine loss, and the incontinence may change over time. For example, men with light incontinence may leak a little when they laugh or cough, while men with heavy incontinence may be experiencing continuous leakage. No two men are alike, and no two men are affected by incontinence the same way.
Incontinence is not an inevitable part of aging, and it is not a disease. In fact, it’s a symptom or side-effect of another medical condition. Male urinary incontinence may be caused by any number of health conditions1.
When you understand your body, it’s easier to take control and get the help you need to live your life, as you want. We’ll start out with a snap shot of how the bladder works. Then we’ll identify some of the most common causes and types of bladder control loss among men. Knowing the basics will help you understand your needs and how best to talk with your doctor or health care professional. In many cases, bladder control loss can be cured and in all cases it can be managed
- P.Chiarelli, W.Brown, P.McElduff, Leaking urine: Prevalence and associated factors in Australian women (1999). P.Chiarelli, W.Bower, A.Wilson, D.Sibbritt, J.Attia, The prevalence of urinary incontinence within the community: A systematic review – New Zealand Continence Association Inc.