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Effect of posture on bladder and urethral function in normal pregnancy. A preliminary report
Urologia Internationalis
|January 1, 1975
Summary
Pregnancy can cause temporary bladder dysfunction and sphincter weakness, leading to stress incontinence. Some women recover after delivery, but may be prone to future incontinence.
Area of Science:
- Urogynecology
- Obstetrics
- Physiology
Background:
- Stress incontinence affects many pregnant women.
- Pregnancy alters pelvic floor anatomy and function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate bladder and urethral function in pregnant women with and without stress incontinence.
- To assess the impact of posture on bladder function during pregnancy.
Main Methods:
- Cystometry and urethrometry were performed on 25 pregnant women.
- Measurements were taken in both erect and supine positions.
Main Results:
- Resting bladder pressure increased throughout pregnancy.
- Incontinent women exhibited detrusor instability and/or sphincter weakness.
- Posture changes exacerbated bladder dysfunction and sphincter weakness.
Conclusions:
- Pregnancy may induce detrusor instability and sphincter weakness.
- Postpartum recovery is possible, but some women may develop long-term stress incontinence.
- Further research is needed to confirm these findings and long-term implications.