title: Urinary Incontinence in Women.
abstract: Urinary incontinence, the involuntary loss of urine, can result from a multitude of etiologies and can have a significant negative impact on a woman's physical, social, economic, and psychological well-being. This commentary will review the current evidence regarding the screening, diagnosis, and treatment options for urinary incontinence in women.
authors.affiliation: medical student, School of Osteopathic Medicine, Campbell University, Buies Creek, North Carolina.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Goforth
authors.affiliation: chair and associate professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Osteopathic Medicine, Campbell University, Buies Creek, North Carolina Langaker@campbell.edu.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Langaker
mesh_terms: D017281:Cost of Illness; D019468:Disease Management; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy