Different types
Incontinence comes in two varieties either stress incontinence or urge.
If a person leaks when they forcefully laugh, sneeze, cough, run, jump or lift weights, they have stress incontinence.
About two-thirds of women with stress incontinence also experience urge incontinence, which is caused by an overactive bladder.
This involves a sudden urge to go, even though your bladder may be nearly empty, and leak before you can get to the bathroom.