Is Urinary Incontinence Hereditary?

There are so many factors that can lead to incontinence. Some of these factors being health, diet, or disease. In addition, there are many levels of severity from stress to overflow to full incontinence. But is urinary incontinence hereditary? It is important to check with your doctor to explore and understand your symptoms.

Is Urinary Incontinence Hereditary?

As science advances, we are conducting more and more studies to better understand genetics and the role they play in incontinence. A study completed by the Swedish Twin Registry does believe that genetics play a part in the development of incontinence. They conducted the study using 25,000 twins and analyzed information such as urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and other lower urinary tract symptoms. They found that around half the participants’ connection to urinary incontinence could be explained by their genes. Though, the study concluded there is not one particular gene that will lead to urinary incontinence. It explained that there are a number of genes that combine to increase the risk.

Another study was conducted in 2017 at the Imperial College in London where 8,979 women were genotyped by sampling bladder cells to identify genes. The study was able to narrow down parts of the genome exclusively found in the incontinent women. The EDN1 gene, which produces a protein, has a different way of expressing itself in the bladder of women with stress incontinence. In addition, they also linked two other genes CHRM3 and SULF2 to incontinence.

Start early! Talk to your doctor about your family history and any health or environmental concerns that you might have. Your doctor may be able to help reverse or minimize your incontinence.

If you are experiencing incontinence, then Men’s Liberty might be able to help. 

At Men’s Liberty™, we understand the importance of your comfort and privacy. Our product design keeps everything discreet, so you can feel confident and maintain your dignity. Our team of trained professionals is ready to answer any questions you may have. If you would like to learn more about Men’s Liberty call us at 1-800-484-4539.