What is Urinary Incontinence?

Urinary incontinence is a voiding disorder characterized by any "uncontrollable" or accidental leakage of urine. It is embarrassing, uncomfortable and can directly affect not only a person's health but the quality of everyday life. It affects both men and women from the very young to the elderly.

Presently, it is a disease that affects over 14,000,000 Americans a year and costs related to incontinence is over 14 billion dollars a year. Many myths have developed about incontinence. While it is not a normal part of aging, it is often curable and definitely treatable.