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Stress incontinence    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Urinary incontinence; Genuine stress urinary incontinence

Prevention

Performing Kegel exercises (tightening muscles of the pelvic floor as if trying to stop urine stream) may help prevent the development of symptoms. Performing Kegel exercises during and after pregnancy can decrease the risk of developing stress urinary incontinence after childbirth.

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