Male Stress Incontinence
Stress incontinence means urine leaks with coughing, lifting, exercise, or other pressure on the bladder.
Symptoms
Urine leakage with physical activity, coughing, or sneezing, need for pads or liners, and reduced confidence in public settings.
Causes and risk
Prostate surgery, pelvic floor weakness, prior pelvic radiation, and neurologic conditions can all contribute.
How it is evaluated
Evaluation reviews prostate history, surgery history, and urine symptoms. Urodynamic testing may be used.
Treatment
Treatment may include pelvic floor exercises, medication review, surgical options in severe cases, and specialist referral.
When to seek care
Seek care when leakage is affecting work, activity, or quality of life.