Male stress incontinence
This can develop too. The reason why stress incontinence occurs is that your bladder and urethra are not able to fulfil their function properly and hold urine, particularly when under pressure, such as when you cough or sneeze.
This can happen if:
- Your pelvic floor muscles are weak or damaged.
- Your urethral sphincter (the ring of muscle that keeps the urethra closed) is damaged.
Female Stress Incontinence
Women aged over the age of 40 are the most likely to be affected by stress incontinence, although the condition affects men also and can develop at an earlier age.
However, there are many risk factors like Pregnancy, Childbirth, Smoking, Menopause, Excessive weight, Hysterectomy for female stress incontinence which apply to women once they approach the age of 40 and above.