Stress Urinary Incontinence
Abstract
Stress urinary incontinence is caused by the inability of the continence
mechanism to deal with episodes of increased intra-abdominal pressure. It is much more common in females than males due to the rigours of childbirth and the relatively poor support of the female pelvic floor.
mechanism to deal with episodes of increased intra-abdominal pressure. It is much more common in females than males due to the rigours of childbirth and the relatively poor support of the female pelvic floor.