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Incontinence & Overactive Bladder Women's Guide

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Symptoms

The main symptom of urinary incontinence is a problem controlling urination.

Symptoms of stress incontinence:
- Involuntary release of urine, especially when you cough, sneeze, or laugh
- Leaking a small to moderate amount of urine
Symptoms of urge incontinence:
- Frequent and sudden uncontrollable need to urinate
- May leak a moderate to large amount of urine, although a small amount is possible

It is common for a woman to have symptoms of both types of incontinence. This is called mixed incontinence.

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WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

Last Updated: April 11, 2011

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