The urge is only a message to the brain that the bladder is getting full. You should be able to choose when you empty it.

Every three to four hours is a normal voiding interval. Most women should be able to sleep through the night without having to go to the bathroom.

It starts as a minor inconvenience, but can determine the quality of life. It's a huge quality-of-life issue.

It governs their lives. They worry about how long they'll be out.

What adult wants to admit to bladder-control problems? Yet researchers estimate that 1 out of 4 women over 18 have some bladder-control issue.

Therapy should be the first course of treatment.