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Real-Time Void Spot Assay
Published on: February 10, 2023
[Urinary incontinence and menopause]
G Legendre1, X Fritel, V Ringa
1Service de gynécologie-obstétrique, hôpital de Bicêtre, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 94276 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre cedex, France. guillaume.legendre@bct.aphp.fr
Summary
Urinary incontinence (UI) is common during menopause, but its link to menopause is debated. Vaginal estrogen may improve urge UI, while oral estrogen might worsen stress UI.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Urology
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Menopause is a significant life stage for women.
- Urinary incontinence (UI) affects a substantial percentage of women.
- The interplay between menopause and UI requires further clarification.
Purpose:
- To review the relationship between menopause and urinary incontinence (UI).
- To analyze the effects of hormone therapy on UI symptoms post-menopause.
Summary:
- Urinary incontinence (UI) prevalence ranges from 15-30% during menopause.
- The association between menopause and UI is controversial, complicated by aging effects.
- Oral estrogen may increase UI/stress UI (SUI), while vaginal estrogen can improve urge UI (UUI) and overactive bladder.
Impact:
- Findings align with current French and European guidelines on UI management.
- Provides insights into differential effects of estrogen therapy based on administration route.
- Highlights the need for individualized treatment approaches for menopausal women with UI.
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