I. INTRODUCTION Urinary incontinence, defined by the International Continence Society (ICS) as involuntary urine loss, is an hygienic and social problem (1). The magnitude of the condition differs from individual to individual. From the urologist’s everyday experience, tolerance toward incontinence is wide-ranging. Some patients cannot accept the loss of a few drops of urine which happens only under certain circumstances, whereas others wear diapers for years before seeking medical advice.