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Obesity increases intra-pelvic pressure and weakens pelvic floor muscles

In women:
Increase stress incontinence; weight reduction by 5% reduces incontinence by 50%.
Causes organ prolapse; as herniation through the weak muscles.

In Men:
Causes stress and urge incontinence. Erectile dysfunction.
Exaggeration of prostatic symptoms.
Fecal incontinence and constipation. Increase rate of inguinal hernias.