How to Use incontinence in a Sentence

incontinence

noun
  • Even tips on how to reduce the odor from incontinence are offered with a loving laugh.
    — Blake Farmer, Washington Post, 11 July 2018
  • Both urinary and fecal incontinence in dogs can be caused by a range of health issues.
    — Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 23 Feb. 2021
  • The couple layered puppy pee pads over the sheets to guard against the duck’s incontinence.
    — Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Vets can treat many issues that cause incontinence, which could mean an end to your dog's potty problems.
    — Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 23 Feb. 2021
  • Talk with your healthcare provider to learn more about Botox for urinary incontinence.
    — Rosanna Sutherby, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
  • This isn’t the first time Oprea has addressed her struggle with incontinence.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
  • This applies to almost anyone who struggles with any form of incontinence at any age.
    — Haley Weiss, Time, 24 July 2023
  • Bedrooms will have a direct line of sight to the toilet, which can help prevent incontinence.
    — Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Keep an eye out for excessive droop, vomit, and incontinence.
    — Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Dogs might exhibit urinary incontinence and fail to respond to their name.
    — Sophia Solano, Anchorage Daily News, 3 May 2023
  • Many of the pooches have heart disease, incontinence, blindness and other health issues.
    — Sydney Page, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2023
  • But emotional incontinence doesn't cure anything except warmth, trust and peace of mind.
    — Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2022
  • The concept of treating incontinence in a child with this type of therapy may be foreign to some parents.
    — Leah Campbell, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
  • This could lead to accidents and incontinence issues that can be distressing for both the dog and their owner.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2023
  • In the meantime, though, here’s our roundup of the best adult incontinence products in 2022.
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Welch and Markova added that the underwear also can be used for incontinence.
    — Melissa Magsaysay, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2020
  • This strengthens the pelvic floor and needs to be performed by a therapist who has expertise in male incontinence.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 June 2023
  • The pelvic floor can weaken during pregnancy and childbirth, too, which can cause incontinence.
    — Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 17 Dec. 2025
  • There usually is a small amount of urine with each void with no pain with urination, incontinence, or change in urine appearance.
    — Daniel R. Taylor, Philly.com, 1 June 2018
  • The problem is most common in low-resource settings and the mother’s lose their babies and cause incontinence.
    — Rachel Dissell, cleveland, 30 Mar. 2020
  • Moore also paid a group of women, each of whom cared for elderly family members, to come in to talk about incontinence.
    — Lexi Pandell, WIRED, 31 Aug. 2023
  • In the longer term, these patients are more likely to have urinary incontinence and can run the risk of infertility.
    — Angus Chen, STAT, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Bodily changes that come with egg freezing can cause urinary incontinence symptoms.
    — Anonymous, SELF, 4 Dec. 2025
  • This can lead to a host of issues such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and pain during intercourse.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Bø said there is strong evidence that training the pelvic girdle can help with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
    — Elissa Strauss, CNN, 4 May 2018
  • This fern can help calm incontinence naturally and soothe inflamed bladders.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • At 62, Angela heaved them onto shower chairs, washed their aging skin and changed their incontinence pads.
    — Jessica Contrera, Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2020
  • Depend’s products are used by many men with prostate cancer, as urinary incontinence is a common result of treatment for men with the disease.
    — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 21 Sep. 2021
  • Pelvic floor dysfunction can increase your risk of UTIs and incontinence.
    — Sarah Klein, Health, 1 June 2024
  • Most men in a study using different types of devices for incontinence after prostate surgery preferred to use a variety of devices and pads.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 28 July 2023

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