Whenever men experience the type of urinary incontinence called stress incontinence, it is normally a condition that is acquired after having some type of prostate treatment. The various surgeries and treatments for the prostate can damage the sphincter muscles, which is primarily the cause for stress incontinence in males.

The stress type of incontinence will occur in about 5% of males that receive TURP, which stands for transurethral resection of the prostate. This is the surgery that is required as treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Incontinence will occur in nearly every single male patient that has had the radical prostatectomy for at least the initial 3 - 6 months following the surgical procedure. Even though some leakage may still happen after a year from the procedure, most men can retain continence shortly after the surgery.

There are many incontinence products that are available for relief of temporary or permanent incontinence for men. One of the best new discoveries to become available is male external catheters. They are personal products that can be applied at home with very little time and preparation and help you to remain dry throughout the day. If your doctor recommends a catheterization, you should ask about option of using external catheters for male urinary incontinence.

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