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What is urinary splaying?

Does your urine splatter all over the place rather than hit the water in one steady stream? That's urinary splaying, says OBGYN Lauren Streicher, MD. Find out what you can do to solve the problem.


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  • What causes urinary incontinence?

  • What can I do if I feel pain during sex?

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  • What treatments are available for urinary incontinence?

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