The "Costs" of Urinary Incontinence for Women.

The article examines the costs of routine care for female urinary incontinence, health-related quality of life, and willingness to pay for incontinence improvement in the United States. Results reveal that women with severe urinary incontinence pay $900 each year for incontinence routine care, and incontinence related to a significant decrement in health-related quality of life. Effective incontinence treatment may reduce costs and enhance quality of life.