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Urinary Incontinence in Women
Prevention
You may reduce your chances for urinary incontinence by:
- Doing
Reference pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises to strengthen your
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Opens New Window. - Staying at a healthy weight. For more information, see the topic Reference Weight Management.
- Quitting smoking. Smoking causes coughing, which can make it harder to control your urine. Quitting smoking relieves coughing. For more information, see the topic Reference Quitting Smoking.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference September 11, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology |
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