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Female urinary stress incontinence

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Increased pressure on the bladder caused by sneezing, coughing, laughing, or straining can force urine past the neck of the bladder and out through the urethra.

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Last Updated: September 22, 2006
Medical Review:
Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine

Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology


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