Can an episiotomy lead to bladder control problems?

Can an episiotomy lead to bladder control problems?

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An episiotomy is usually performed on the posterior vaginal wall. So it is performed on the perennial body which is the tissue between the vagina and the rectum. So no it can't make a woman incontinent.