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Urinary incontinence is cited as a distressing, depressing, and disabl
ing condition. Recent research suggests that the impact of incontinenc
e on psychological well-being may be less than previously assumed. How
ever, personal reactions to incontinence are highly variable and need
to be considered in the evaluation and management of incontinent women
.