Urinary Incontinence in WomenUrinary incontinence is the accidental loss of urine.Urinary incontinence occurs twice as often in women as in men and is more common as women get older.If left untreated, urinary incontinence can interfere with daily activities and lead to decreased quality of life.The October 24/31, 2017, issue of JAMA includes an article about urinary incontinence in women.