What is stress urinary incontinence (SUI)?

Stress urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine in situations of increased intra-abdominal pressure such as with coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising, heavy lifting. It is caused by weakening in the muscles of the pelvic floor. Risk factors for SUI include menopause, multiple vaginal births, and obesity. Up to 35% of menopausal women report suffering from these symptoms.