title: The pathophysiology of stress incontinence.
abstract: The factors contributing to stress incontinence of urine are reviewed and categorized with respect to their effects on coaptation and compression of the urethra. Intrinsic urethral dysfunction and poor anatomic support are discussed from both a functional and a pathophysiologic approach.
mesh_terms: D004967:Estrogens / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008297:Male; D009093:Mucus / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000503:physiopathology; D009132:Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D011187:Posture; D011312:Pressure; D014521:Urethra / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000187:drug effects / Q000294:innervation / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000294:innervation / Q000503:physiopathology; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014554:Urination; D014563:Urodynamics
chemical_list: D004967:Estrogens