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Urinary incontinence is a common problem, affecting the lives of more than ten percent of women. Many sufferers never seek help; many who do are treated improperly of inadequately due to a lack of knowledge and understanding. This is a practical and basic guide to the problem of urinary incontinence in women, aimed at doctors, nurses and other involved professionals. It describes the wide range of investigations now available to provide an accurate diagnosis and explains how the correct treatment may be planned on the basis of this diagnosis. It discusses management options ranging from simple pelvic floor exercises and bladdre drill to surgery and drug therapy and covers specific problems such as incontinence in the elderly and in pregnant women. Not everybody with urinary problems can be cured, but the vast majority can be helped to lead a normal life. This book should be of value to members of the health care team who are concerned with this area of women's well-being including junior doctors, nurses, continence advisors and general practitioners.