stress incontinence

noun

Definition of stress incontinence

: involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder accompanying physical activity (such as laughing or coughing) which places increased pressure on the abdomen — compare urge incontinence

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Recent Examples on the Web Sling surgery is the most common surgery for stress incontinence in women. — Jessica Migala, Health.com, 22 Feb. 2022 Men with stress incontinence can also have sling surgery. — Jessica Migala, Health.com, 22 Feb. 2022 There are, says Lauren Stewart, MD, assistant professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urology and director of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at NYU Langone, two types of incontinence: stress incontinence and urge incontinence. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2022 For stress incontinence, Stewart says the two most common procedures are urethral bulking injections and the surgical placement of a mid-urethral sling. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2022 These thin pads are ideal for stress incontinence and lighter leaks. — Alice Oglethorpe, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2020 If stress incontinence is bothering you, start with your obstetrician-gynecologist. — Katherine Hobson, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2020 Surgery is another option when stress incontinence is affecting your quality of life. — Katherine Hobson, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2020 Lisa Wolanin is an experienced and specially trained pelvic floor therapist who will present a talk on stress incontinence and how a comprehensive therapy program can treat these disorders. — Shirley Macfarland, cleveland.com, 30 Mar. 2018 See More

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stress incontinence

noun

Medical Definition of stress incontinence

: involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder accompanying physical activity (as in laughing, coughing, sneezing, or physical exercise) which places increased pressure on the abdomen … stress incontinence, is the loss of a little urine with a cough or a sneeze; as the condition progresses, any movement that increases pressure in the abdomen—such as bending over—may cause leakage. — Women's Health — compare urge incontinence