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Introduction to Urinary Incontinence

Daily Life With Urinary Incontinence
Treatment & Therapy for Urinary Incontinence
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Reference by Appointment

Basic Information
Urinary Incontinence: What Is It?
American Academy of Family Physicians - Excellent source of information on causes, treatment, and prevention.

Urinary Incontinence: Frequently Asked Questions

Foundation for Health in Aging - Answers to common questions.

Stress Incontinence

Journal of the American Medical Association - A brief, clear explanations about stress incontinence.

Reference
The Urinary System and How it Works
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse - Authoritative description of the urinary system.
Overviews

What is Urinary Incontinence?
National Institute on Aging - A printable resource listing causes, treatment, and management strategies. Also available in Spanish.

Understanding Urinary Incontinence

Simon Foundation for Continence - Covers the range of topics related to incontinence including causation factors, types, and treatment options.

Urinary Incontinence: An Overview

Mayo Clinic - A printable overview designed for the layperson.

What Every Woman Should Know

National Association for Continence - A comprehensive description of female incontinence with diagrams.

What Every Man Should Know

National Association for Continence - A comprehensive description of male incontinence with diagrams.


*Information provided in these databases and websites should not be viewed as a means for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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