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Voiding dysfunction in women with diabetes mellitus.

H B Goldman1, R A Appell

  • 1Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195, USA.

International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
|June 29, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Women with diabetes mellitus often experience voiding dysfunction, ranging from bladder areflexia to detrusor instability. Urodynamics helps identify these bladder issues for appropriate treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Endocrinology
  • Gynecology

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus frequently causes urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction in women.
  • Bladder issues in diabetic women can range from underactive to overactive bladder.
  • Identifying the specific type of bladder dysfunction is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current concepts in the evaluation and treatment of voiding dysfunction in women with diabetes mellitus.
  • To highlight the role of urodynamics in diagnosing bladder disorders in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical concepts.
  • Discussion of diagnostic approaches, including urodynamics.
  • Overview of treatment strategies for diabetic-related bladder dysfunction.

Main Results:

  • Voiding dysfunction is a common complication of diabetes mellitus in women.
  • A wide spectrum of bladder abnormalities can occur, necessitating specific diagnostic tools.
  • Urodynamic studies are essential for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plans.

Conclusions:

  • Diabetic women are prone to various forms of bladder dysfunction.
  • Comprehensive evaluation, often including urodynamics, is required for diagnosis.
  • Effective management strategies should be based on precise urodynamic findings.

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