Description
This paper is the first of two articles, discussing Urinary Incontinence, to be published in this journal. First, we will discuss briefly some aspects related to basic physiology and physiopathology of storage and voiding, ending with a review of the main evaluation Strategies available to patients suffering from incontinence. In the second article (to be publish in the next issue of this journal), we will summarize the main aspects related to treatment options, either physical, pharmacological or surgical. Articles were written to fulfil the needs of updated medical information of family practioners.