Urge incontinence: is an involuntary loss of urine that usually occurs when a person has a strong, sudden need to urinate.

Stress incontinence: is the unintentional loss of urine caused by the bladder muscle contracting, usually associated with a sense of urgency. Stress incontinence is much more common in women than men.

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Incontinence, especially urge incontinence, is much more common than you think. People at greater risk for urge incontinence include:

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• older adults

• women who have had a C-section or other pelvic surgery

• people who are obese

• men who have had prostate surgery or prostate conditions, such as enlarged prostate or prostatitis

• people who have nerve damage from conditions such as diabetes, stroke, or injury

• people with certain cancers, including the bladder and prostate

• people who are suffering from urinary tract infections