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Sexual function in women with urinary incontinence
1Department of Urology, Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine, Inciralti, Izmir, Turkey. aslang@deu.edu.tr
International Journal of Impotence Research
|December 14, 2004
Summary
Urinary incontinence significantly impairs sexual function in premenopausal women. This study found lower scores in desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, and satisfaction among incontinent individuals compared to continent controls.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Sexual Medicine
- Women's Health
Background:
- Limited research exists on the impact of urinary incontinence on sexual function.
- Sexual health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being for women.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess sexual function in premenopausal women with urinary incontinence.
- To compare sexual function between incontinent women and healthy continent controls.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 21 premenopausal women with urinary incontinence (stress, overactive bladder, mixed) and 18 healthy continent controls were enrolled.
- The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire was administered to all participants.
- FSFI domain scores (desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, pain) were calculated and compared between groups.
Main Results:
- Premenopausal women with urinary incontinence reported significantly lower scores in all FSFI domains, except for pain, compared to continent controls.
- No significant differences in FSFI domain scores were observed among different types of urinary incontinence.
- Mean age of incontinent women was 39.5 years, and controls was 32.6 years.
Conclusions:
- Urinary incontinence negatively impacts multiple domains of sexual function in premenopausal women.
- The findings highlight the importance of addressing urinary incontinence to improve sexual health in affected women.
- Further research may explore specific interventions to mitigate sexual dysfunction associated with urinary incontinence.