Urinary incontinence is not a natural process of ageing.

Urinary incontinence or the involuntary leakage of urine is a common but often under-discussed issue affecting people of all ages, especially women and older adults.

It can result from various causes, including weakened pelvic floor muscles, overactive bladder or even because of prostate surgery in men.

Thankfully, a wide range of treatments are available, from lifestyle changes and pelvic floor exercises to medications and surgery.

In this 'Ask the Specialist' Q&A forum, please feel free to ask Dr Yong Jin any burning question about urinary incontinence and learn how it can be effectively managed.

Don't let urinary incontinence affect your quality of life, put a stop to it!

Dr Yong Jin graduated from the National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine in 2012. He obtained his post-graduate degrees - MRCS and Master of Medicine (Surgery) in 2013 and 2018 respectively.

Dr Yong underwent specialist Urology training at Singapore General Hospital and graduated as the top candidate in his exit examination. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore.

Dr Yong has recently completed a one-year Ministry of Health awarded overseas fellowship with renowned urologist A/Prof Vincent Tse (Sydney, Australia), where he was involved cutting edge incontinence and reconstructive surgeries.

Dr Yong is deeply involved in many clinical trials in functional urology and within SGH. In 2023, he was awarded the prestigious NMRC Clinician Innovator Award for his work on nocturia.

Dr Yong is also actively involved in teaching medical students and junior doctors. He has teaching appointments in all 3 medical schools locally, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor with the National University of Singapore.