Female urinary stress incontinence

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Increased pressure on the bladder caused by sneezing, coughing, laughing, or straining can force urine past the neck of the bladder and out through the urethra.

Medical Review:Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology
Last Updated: 09/22/2006

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