Bladder control problems, or urinary incontinence, are caused when folks have trouble controlling their flow of urine. Urinary incontinence affects the genders differently. Girls usually gain control of their bladder earlier than boys do. They consequentially wet the bed less. However, as adults, women are much more likely to develop bladder control problems. Though it is less common in adult men the prevalence of incontinence increases with age.

Urinary incontinence is the inability to control the timing of urination. It causes a person to 'go' against his or her will. However, there are different types and knowing what they are provides guidelines for overcoming this annoying problem.

Women suffer from bladder control problems on average "two times more often than men." Hormonal changes such as pregnancy, childbirth and menopause are to blame for this as is the way in which the female urinary tract is designed. Women can suffer from a variety of urinary problems. Here is a look at the different types of urinary incontinence in women.

While you may feel like the only person in the world suffering with a bladder control problem, know that at least thirteen million other Americans also struggle with urinary incontinence. In addition, while bladder incontinence is common, it is certainly not normal.

The bladder is amongst the simpler organs in the body, with a straightforward job. It stores urine and eliminates it when we need to. However, simple or not, it is subject to a number of possible problems including cystitis, cancer, and incontinence. Nevertheless, as the old adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Keeping your bladder in good working order will help reduce your odds of problems and contribute to optimizing overall health.

Just as its name indicates, a urinary tract infection is an infection anywhere in the urethra, bladder, ureters, or kidneys. Its severity can range from not noticeable to life threatening. The most common areas affected are the urethra and bladder, and more often in women than men. Some of the potentially noticeable signs include a burning sensation during urination or blood in the urine.

Cystitis is an inflammation that affects the bladder and a type of lower urinary tract infection or UTI. Symptoms of interstitial cystitis can include a burning sensation during urination, more frequent or intense urgency, or even blood in the urine. Pain in the lower abdomen is possible, too. Because any of these can easily accompany other conditions, it is important to get a professional diagnosis.