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Visceral Fat Linked to 51% Increased Urinary Incontinence Risk in Women

4/22/2026

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Visceral fat raises the risk of stress-induced urinary incontinence in women, increasing leakage by 51% even with normal BMI.
The study from the Federal University of São Carlos in Brazil appeared in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Aging and pregnancy affect risk, with nearly 40% of participants reporting leakage.
Pelvic floor physical therapy is the most effective method, with training yielding improvements within 12 weeks.

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Story summary

Visceral fat raises the risk of stress-induced urinary incontinence in women, increasing leakage by 51% even with normal BMI.
The study from the Federal University of São Carlos in Brazil appeared in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Aging and pregnancy affect risk, with nearly 40% of participants reporting leakage.
Pelvic floor physical therapy is the most effective method, with training yielding improvements within 12 weeks.