Stress incontinence is when the bladder leaks urine while under increased pressure, like when you exercise, lift something heavy, sneeze, or even when you’re having sex. In this video, learn about stress incontinence and how it can be treated.
Dr. Wu is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in New York City.
References
Lugo, T., et al. (2024). Stress urinary incontinence. StatPearls.
MedlinePlus. (2022). Stress urinary incontinence.
National Institute of Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (n.d.). Bladder control problems in women (urinary incontinence).
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Brittany DoohanBrittany Doohan was the Content Director at HealthiNation and is currently the Editorial Director at Medscape. Through her work with Medscape, she won a Silver Telly Award in May 2022 for "Sleepless Nation: A Public Health Epidemic — Episode 2: A Decade Without a Diagnosis." She has worked in health journalism and video production for more than 8 years, and loves the challenge of explaining complex topics in an easy-to-understand and creative way.
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Mera Goodman, MD, FAAPMera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.
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