: These changes may cause sudden urges or "stress incontinence" (leaking when coughing or sneezing). For Men: Early Prostate Changes

Women in their 40s often enter perimenopause, the transition leading to menopause.

Men may start to notice changes due to the prostate gland, which naturally begins growing in the 30s and 40s. Overactive Bladder (OAB): Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

As you age, the bladder wall becomes less elastic and more stiff, reducing the amount of urine it can comfortably hold. This often leads to "overactive bladder" (OAB) symptoms, where the bladder muscle contracts even when it isn't full. For Women: The Perimenopause Factor