Incontinence is embarrassing; retention can be dangerous. Urine that remains in the bladder can grow bacteria which causes the UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) you may have heard us talk about.

Oh, and then there's hesitancy: the inability to go when the urge is present. You might stand at the toilet and nothing happens.

And it is possible to have all these problems at the same time, just not very common.

Oh, the joy.