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  • Gynecology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hemorrhoids and urinary incontinence (UI) are prevalent conditions, particularly in women.
  • Despite shared risk factors, the association between hemorrhoids and UI remains under-researched.
  • This study addresses the gap by investigating the relationship in adult Korean women.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the correlation between hemorrhoids and urinary incontinence (UI) in adult Korean women.
  • To identify demographic and clinical factors associated with these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 2008-2009 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
  • Included 8,139 adult women in the analysis.
  • Employed logistic regression to assess the association between hemorrhoids and UI, adjusting for covariates.

Main Results:

  • Prevalence of self-reported hemorrhoids was 17.5%; physician-diagnosed was 7.9%.
  • Hemorrhoids were more common in older women, those with spouses, larger waist circumference, and higher BMI.
  • A significant association was found between hemorrhoids and UI, with both conditions peaking in the 19-39 age group.

Conclusions:

  • Hemorrhoids are significantly correlated with urinary incontinence (UI) in adult Korean women.
  • Healthcare providers should consider the possibility of UI when treating women with hemorrhoids.
  • This highlights the importance of evaluating pelvic floor health in women with hemorrhoids.