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Labial fusion causing urinary incontinence in a postmenopausal female: a case report
1Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY, USA.
International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
|November 18, 2003
Summary
Urinary incontinence can be a rare presenting symptom of labial fusion in postmenopausal women. Surgical separation of labial fusion effectively resolved incontinence symptoms in a case study.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Urology
Background:
- Labial fusion is a rare condition.
- Urinary incontinence is a common condition in postmenopausal women.
Observation:
- A 72-year-old postmenopausal woman presented with urinary incontinence.
- She was diagnosed with complete labial fusion.
Findings:
- Conservative treatment with topical estrogen cream failed.
- Surgical separation of the labial fusion was performed.
- The surgical intervention completely resolved the urinary incontinence.
Implications:
- This case highlights labial fusion as a potential, albeit rare, cause of urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women.
- Surgical intervention may be an effective treatment option when conservative measures fail.