Urinary incontinence is loss of bladder control. It can happen to anyone, but is more common among women and elderly patients. Male Urinary Incontinence Over 2 million men suffer with incontinence. It is a serious problem that men are reluctant to discuss with others. When the muscle (sphincter) that holds the bladder neck closed is not strong enough to retain urine in the bladder, the result is urinary incontinence. Incontinence may occur when: The sphincter is too weak The bladder muscles contract strongly The bladder is not emptied regularly In men, urinary incontinence often is related to