What is urinary incontinence and what are its main types?
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine and can occur at various moments throughout daily life. It is not a disease in itself, but a symptom that can be related to various factors, such as weakened pelvic floor muscles, hormonal changes or certain medical conditions. The most common types are:
Stress incontinence: Urine leakage occurs during coughing, sneezing, laughing or physical exercise.
Urge incontinence: Accompanied by a sudden, intense need to urinate, which may lead to leakage before you reach the restroom.
Mixed incontinence: Combines features of both stress and urge incontinence.