Final answer:
Urge incontinence is characterized by a sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by involuntary urination, caused by detrusor muscle overactivity and reflex contractions. It is common in postmenopausal women and can be found following prostatectomy in men.
Step-by-step explanation:
Characteristics associated with urge incontinence include involuntary urination preceded by urgency, overactivity of the detrusor muscle, and bladder contractions that occur by reflex, overriding central inhibition. Urge incontinence is often found in postmenopausal women and can sometimes be seen in men following a prostatectomy. While Kegel exercises are typically associated with stress incontinence to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, urge incontinence treatments may include medication to relax the detrusor muscle.
- d. Involuntary urination preceded by urgency
- e. Caused by overactivity of the detrusor muscle
- f. Bladder contracts by reflex, overriding central inhibition
- c. Common in postmenopausal women
- b. Found following prostatectomy