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I have urinary incontinence and my underwear is always wet, i use baby powder as a panty liner. does baby powder cause uterine or ovarian cancer?

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Please see a urologi: Urologist as you need a good evaluation to help you control the incontinence as you may be a candidate for meds or surgery.

Dr Lin and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/5/2014

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