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## History and Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Patients with incontinence should be referred to a medical practitioner specializing in this field. Urologists specialize in the urinary tract, and some urologists further specialize in the female urinary tract. A urogynecologist is a gynecologist who has special training in urological problems in women. Gynecologists and obstetricians specialize in the female reproductive tract and childbirth and some also treat urinary incontinence in women. Family practitioners and internists see patients for all kinds of complaints and can refer patients on to the relevant specialists.[1][2]

A careful history taking is essential especially in the pattern of voiding and urine leakage as it suggests the type of incontinence faced. Other important points include straining and discomfort, use of drugs, recent surgery, and illness.

## References[edit | edit source]

1. ↑ Tran LN, Puckett Y. PMID 32644521 Check `|pmid=` value (help). Missing or empty `|title=` (help)
2. ↑ Stickley A, Santini ZI, Koyanagi A (April 2017). "Urinary incontinence, mental health and loneliness among community-dwelling older adults in Ireland". BMC Urol. 17 (1): 29. doi:10.1186/s12894-017-0214-6. PMID 28388898.

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