Urine leakage and incontinence in men can happen for several reasons. It is a common issue despite the taboo surrounding it, and countless men around the world live with male incontinence. If you are being affected, learning what type of urine leakage you're dealing with is key to understanding the cause of your and the best solution.
1 in 4 men* experience male bladder leakage, making it a very common occurrence. Men’s bladder leakage differs for varying reasons, but regardless of whether you are dealing with a few drops every now and then, or frequent urinary urgency, you can rest assured in knowing that there's help available and there are ways to help you stay in control of urine leakage and male .
* Based on a survey conducted by Essity in 2012, with men over 40 in the US, UK, Germany, Italy, Russia and Mexico by Essity. Data on file not published.
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For the urinary system to do its job, the brain, muscles and nerves need to work together to hold the urine in the bladder and not release it until you are ready. However, many factors can interfere with this process and cause male .
Common causes of male incontinence include:
As the cause of male incontinence can depend on many factors, it's important to get a good assessment of your individual situation so you can get the right treatment. We would recommend seeking a proper diagnosis from your doctor if you believe you are living with male incontinence.
There are several types of in men, some more common than others. While you should visit your doctor if you believe you are living with male incontinence, you can use our guide below as an overview before your appointment. If you are interested in learning more about how incontinence can affect both men and women, you can read our guide to types of urinary incontinence in adults.
Urge incontinence is also known as an "overactive bladder" and it's the most common type of men’s bladder leakage. Urge incontinence is when you experience a sudden urge to urinate but can't hold it in until you reach a toilet. You may need to urinate more than 4 to 8 times a day, as well as several times during the night. This type of male is often linked to an enlarged or the aftermath of prostate surgery.
If coughing, sneezing, laughing or lifting heavy weights usually results in urine leakage, you may be dealing with stress incontinence. Male stress incontinence is most common in those who've recently had prostate surgery though it is not limited to people recovering from this procedure.
'After-dribble' is when a few drops of urine leak after you've been to the toilet, even if you've 'waited and shaken'. There are two types of after-dribble men experience; post-micturition dribble and terminal dribble. This type of men’s bladder leakage happens because the bladder doesn't empty completely while you urinate, instead, the urine accumulates in the tube leading from your bladder. Common after-dribble causes are an enlarged prostate or weakened . To strengthen those pelvic floor muscles, and help prevent in men, be sure to read our guide to pelvic floor exercises for men.
If you have a constant or intermittent flow of urine you might be dealing with overflow incontinence. For men, this is usually caused by something obstructing the flow of urine, causing the bladder to overflow and then leak.
Experiencing urinary incontinence is nothing to be ashamed of. Thousands of men around the world live life to the fullest with male , with many sharing their stories here! There are many treatments for urinary incontinence in men, from medications to simple lifestyle changes. While talking about urine leakage can seem embarrassing, the key to finding a solution and treatment that works is open dialogue with your friends, family and doctor.
To manage your symptoms and feel confident in yourself, be sure to browse our range of TENA Men products, specifically designed with your comfort and confidence in mind.
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