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Urinary disorders during pregnancy and postpartum: our experience
A D'Alfonso1, P Iovenitti, G Carta
1Department of Gynecology, University of Medicine, L'Aquila, Italy.
Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
|June 10, 2006
Summary
Pregnancy and childbirth can cause urinary incontinence. This study found a high frequency of incontinence during pregnancy, linked to more pregnancies and weight gain, highlighting key risk factors.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Urology
Background:
- Pelvic floor changes during childbirth can lead to genitourinary system alterations.
- Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common pathology linked to factors like birth weight and obesity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the frequency of urinary incontinence during pregnancy and postpartum.
- To identify risk factors associated with urinary incontinence in women.
Main Methods:
- Studied 120 women: 60 nulliparae, 40 primiparae, 20 multiparae.
- Categorized women into three groups based on urinary problem experiences during pregnancy and postpartum.
- Analyzed correlations between incontinence and factors like number of pregnancies and weight gain.
Main Results:
- 76% of women reported urinary incontinence during pregnancy.
- Pregnancy-related incontinence correlated significantly with the number of pregnancies and weight gained.
- 18% of women with pregnancy incontinence reported IUS postpartum.
Conclusions:
- Urinary incontinence is frequent in pregnancy and postpartum periods.
- Number of pregnancies and weight gain are significant risk factors for pregnancy-related SUI.
- Further research is needed to fully understand and manage these conditions.
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