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Micturition syncope during pregnancy.

David M Sherer1, Paul Santoso, Bernadith A Russell

  • 1Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, State University of New York (SUNY), Downstate Medical Center, and Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, New York 11203-2098, USA. dmsherer@aol.com

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|March 2, 2005
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Micturition syncope, or fainting during urination, can occur in pregnant women. Simple behavioral changes effectively managed these episodes in two reported cases.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Neurology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Micturition syncope is a rare cause of syncope, typically affecting older males.
  • It is considered extremely rare in women, particularly during pregnancy.

Observation:

  • Two pregnant women experienced recurrent syncope, often in the early morning.
  • Triggers included a distended bladder, urinary urgency, postural changes (sitting/supine to standing), and travel motion.
  • Comprehensive neurological and cardiological assessments ruled out other causes.

Findings:

  • The syncopal events were diagnosed as micturition syncope.
  • Both patients experienced complete resolution of symptoms with conservative voiding behavior modification.

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Implications:

  • Micturition syncope may be more common in pregnant women than previously thought.
  • This condition, though potentially serious, is effectively managed through behavioral interventions.
  • Recognizing and managing micturition syncope is crucial for maternal well-being during pregnancy.