Urinary Incontinence: Patient Education from University of Colorado Hospital

Living With Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence can have a significant impact on your life and day-to-day activities. It can cause the need to wear protective garments. Often, you need to carry extra clothing with you. In some cases, people with urinary incontinence do not want to leave home.

It is important to determine the underlying cause. Once this is determined, your doctor can work with you to correct the problem. New ways to treat urinary incontinence are available.

There are many reasons for incontinence. An urologist with special training in incontinence can help identify the underlying cause. This leads to better treatment.

Additional Urinary Incontinence Resources

National Institutes of Health