Mens urinary dysfunction?

Jun 15, 2021

Urinary dysfuction (bladder incontinence) is a common condition affecting 1 in 10 men in Australia.

Types of Urinary Dysfunction


Stress Incontinence

Men can experience stress/exertion incontinence with age and following surgery to the prostate. Stress incontinence is urine loss when there is exertion or an increase in pressure in the abdomen e.g. when running, sneezing or coughing.


Urine Urgency

Urine urgency is the need to suddenly rush to the toilet as the bladder is filling. This can be the result of bladder spasms, a reduced capacity of the bladder, or with certain triggers. Triggers can include; coffee, fizzy drinks, alcohol, artificial sugars, running water, on route to the toilet or even when putting a key in the door.


Post micturition incontinence

Post micturition incontinence (commonly known as after-dribble) can occur when the muscles that surround the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis) do not contract properly. This stops the bladder from fully emptying. A common cause of post micturition incontinence is an enlarged prostate or weakened pelvic floor muscles).


It is important that you seek support and help by a health professional if you have any of the following symptoms:

  • Difficulty starting the flow of urine
  • Having to strain to empty your bladder
  • A slow urine stream when emptying your bladder
  • Feeling the need to urgently empty your bladder
  • Burning, discomfort or pain when emptying your bladder
  • Blood-stained urine
  • Having to get up one or more times during main sleep time to empty your bladder (nocturia)
  • Having to change your lifestyle because of problems with your bladder.





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