Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Incontinence - Symptoms

Urinary Incontinence - How to prevent?

Pelvic floor exercises should be taught and practised by women during pregnancy.

Weight control in obese women may reduce the risk of developing incontinence.
Stop smoking to prevent chronic smoker’s cough.
Reducing intake of coffee, tea and other caffeinated drinks may reduce the symptoms of urge incontinence.

Urinary Incontinence - Preparing for surgery

Urinary Incontinence - Post-surgery care

Urinary Incontinence - Other Information

Oxybutynin Hydrochloride,

Solifenacin Succinate,

Tolterodine Tartrate

Article contributed by Obstetrics ＆ Gynaecology, Singapore General Hospital

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