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Loss of Control of Urine in Women

Glad to hear that you do not have any of these symptoms. There are several other causes of the loss of urine control that we will explore.

The muscles that support the pelvic floor are very important in urinary control. These muscles can get stretched out during the delivery of a baby through the birth canal. Once they have been stretched out, they may lead to the leaking of urine at inappropriate times. Please consider the following questions.

Do you leak or lose urine when you

  • cough or sneeze

  • laugh

  • exercise?

Yes, at least one of these is true for me.

No, none of these are true for me.

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