What Women Need to Know About Bladder Control

Causes

Women experience urinary incontinence twice as often as men, largely due to the structure of the female urinary tract, pregnancy and menopause. Weak bladder muscles or medical conditions such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease can also impact one’s ability to control urination.

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Review Date: 
February 17, 2014

Last Updated:
September 24, 2015