Urinary incontinence is a common problem among older women. It occurs when the muscles around the urethra (the tube through which urine passes) weaken and lose tone. This causes leakage of urine during normal activity. The condition usually affects women after menopause. One study found that approximately 50 percent of women will at some point in their lives have issues with urinary incontinence. There are many treatments for urinary incontinence including …
