The Prevalence of Overactive Bladder Syndrome and Urinary Incontinence in a Turkish Women Population; Associated Risk Factors and Effect on Quality of Life

2014 ◽  
Vol 83 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasmet Sarici ◽  
Berat Cem Ozgur ◽  
Onur Telli ◽  
Omer Gokhan Doluoglu ◽  
Muzaffer Eroglu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Overactive Bladder ◽  
Overactive Bladder Syndrome ◽  
Turkish Women ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Risk factors of overactive bladder syndrome and its relation to sexual function in menopausal women

2018 ◽  
Vol 85 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sevil Hakimi ◽  
Elham Aminian ◽  
Sakineh Mohammad- Alizadeh Charandabi ◽  
Parvin Bastani ◽  
Marzieh Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Overactive Bladder ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Overactive Bladder Syndrome ◽  
Or Education ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Overactive bladder syndrome is a common and annoying complication worldwide that could negatively affect the quality of life of afflicted individuals. We aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of overactive bladder syndrome and its relation to sexual function in healthy menopausal women. Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 340 women aged 45-60 years in Tabriz, northwest Iran, during 2015-2016. Data were collected using a demographic data questionnaire, the Overactive Bladder Syndrome Score, and the McCoy Female Sexuality Questionnaire. Results: Fifty-six (16.5%), 63 (18.5%), and 10 (2.9%) of the participating women had mild, moderate, and severe overactive bladder syndrome, respectively. Predictors of overactive bladder included: night sweats, central prolapse, episiotomy, varicose disease, illiteracy or education at the primary level, systolic blood pressure >140 mmHg and lack of physical activity. We found a significant difference between the women with and without overactive bladder with respect to the total score and sub-domain scores related to sex partner (p = 0.029) and sexual interest (p = 0.049). Conclusions: The prevalence of overactive bladder was quite high in this study. Since sexual dysfunction is not an easy topic to talk about and can affect women’s quality of life, physicians should consider talking about these issues besides urinary issues to all middle-aged women.

Female urine incontinence: vaginal erbium laser (VEL) effectiveness and safety

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Elia ◽  
Marco Gambiacciani ◽  
Jean-Marc Ayoubi ◽  
Nicolas Berreni ◽  
Jean Marc Bohbot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Overactive Bladder ◽  
Yttrium Aluminum Garnet ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Overactive Bladder Syndrome ◽  
Laser Technique ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Erbium Laser

AbstractUrinary incontinence is a common health problem that impacts the quality of life of women at different ages. Its physiopathology is not unequivocal, and it is necessary to consider the stress urinary incontinence (SUI), the overactive bladder syndrome and the mixed incontinence (MUI). According to the type of incontinence, its impact on the quality of life and age of the patients, therapeutic strategies are currently summarized in physiotherapy, surgery and drug treatments. We already know the benefit/risk ratio of each of these strategies. Our objective is to evaluate the potential effectiveness and safety of the VEL, an innovative vaginal laser technique (VEL – Vaginal Erbium Laser, erbium yttrium-aluminum-garnet -Er: YAG) a non-invasive laser proposed as a treatment for SUI, overactive bladder syndrome and MUI. The mechanisms of action of lasers are discussed in general and those of VEL in particular with the description of the Smooth® mode. To do this, we have collected the 21 published studies including the first randomized vs. placebo and two pilot studies of intra-urethral VEL. In conclusion: VEL procedures already have their place between the rehabilitation of the perineal floor and surgery. Further properly sized, randomized studies are needed to evaluate the laser treatments in comparison with other therapies, as well as to assess the duration of the therapeutic effects and the safety of repeated applications.

scholarly journals Assessment of Pelvic Floor Function and Quality of Life in Patients Treated for Cervical Cancer: A Multicenter Retrospective Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Sha Wang ◽  
Hongwu Wen ◽  
Yunong Gao ◽  
Qiubo Lv ◽  
Tingting Cao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Overactive Bladder ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ◽  
Pelvic Floor Function ◽  
Floor Function

<b><i>Objectives:</i></b> Our study aimed to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) and pelvic floor function of cervical cancer (CC) patients after treatment. <b><i>Design:</i></b> This was a cross-sectional observational cohort study. <b><i>Participants:</i></b> The participants included in this study were CC patients who underwent radical hysterectomy (RH) from 2012 to 2018 at 18 medical centers across China. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> The validated versions of the Pelvic floor Distress Inventory-Short Form 20, Overactive Bladder Symptom Score, and Euro Qol Five-Dimension questionnaires were used to evaluate postoperative pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) and QoL. <b><i>Results:</i></b> A total of 689 CC patients were enrolled. The incidence of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), incomplete urinary emptying, and constipation were 32.7, 27.7, and 28.6%, respectively. Multivariate analysis confirmed that laparoscopic RH (LRH) and vaginal wall resection greater than 3 cm were risk factors for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). LRH and chemotherapy were risk factors for SUI. Chemoradiotherapy and LRH were risk factors for overactive bladder (OAB). A high body mass index and LRH were risk factors for more severe defecation symptoms. ARH and large amount of operative blood loss were risk factors for poor QoL. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> PFD is common in CC patients after treatment. LRH seems to increase the postoperative distress, including LUTS and defecation symptoms. Postoperative urinary incontinence and OAB are more bothersome for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy. We recommend evaluating pelvic floor function as a standard assessment during follow-up.

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