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How does urinary incontinence affect women?

May, 20160:34 watch
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How does urinary incontinence affect women?

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Urinary incontinence in women can prevent them from doing things they once enjoyed and cause feelings of self-consciousness. In this video, nurse practitioner and Sharecare board member Patricia Geraghty explains.

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