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Urinary Incontinence in Parous Women Practicing Non-Extreme Competitive Sports Compared to the General Population
Masha Ben Zvi1, Maya Arad Cohen1, Matan Friedman1
1Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Holon 5822012, Israel.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|April 28, 2023
Summary
Physically active women, specifically catchball players, experience higher rates of urinary symptoms compared to medical staff. Severe stress urinary incontinence (SUI) was also more prevalent in the catchball group, indicating a potential link between intense physical activity and urinary issues.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Sports Medicine
- Women's Health
Background:
- Urinary symptoms are a common concern, affecting women across various lifestyles.
- Understanding the impact of physical activity on urinary health is crucial for preventative care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the prevalence of urinary symptoms in physically active females (catchball players) versus a control group of medical staff.
- To identify specific urinary symptoms more common in athletes.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted using the Urinary Distress Inventory-6 (UDI-6) questionnaire.
- Participants included 317 women from an Israeli competitive catchball league and 105 female medical practitioners.
Main Results:
- Catchball players reported significantly higher overall urinary symptom scores than the control group.
- Frequency and urgency were common symptoms in catchball players.
- While overall stress urinary incontinence (SUI) rates were similar, severe SUI symptoms were more frequent in catchball players.
Conclusions:
- Catchball players exhibit a higher prevalence of various urinary symptoms compared to female medical staff.
- Severe SUI symptoms are more common in physically active women involved in competitive sports like catchball.
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