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Urinary voiding patterns of apparently normal women.
The Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
|February 1, 1985
Summary
Most women void every 3-6 hours, but 32% experience urinary incontinence. Childbirth increases incontinence risk, while age does not significantly impact frequency or prevalence.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gynecology
- Public Health
Background:
- Understanding normal voiding habits is crucial for identifying urinary dysfunction.
- Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition affecting women's quality of life.
- Prevalence and risk factors for UI require further population-based investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine typical voiding habits in a general female population.
- To assess the prevalence of any degree of urinary incontinence.
- To investigate the influence of age and childbirth on voiding frequency and UI.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among 886 women self-identified as normal.
- Data collected included voiding intervals, nocturia, and episodes of incontinence.
- Statistical analysis explored correlations with age and parturition history.
Main Results:
- 88% of women voided every 3-6 hours.
- Increasing age did not affect micturition frequency, but childbirth did.
- 18% reported nocturia, increasing with age. 32% experienced incontinence; childbirth was a significant risk factor.
- Apparent sphincter weakness was noted in nulliparous women.
Conclusions:
- Childbirth is a significant factor in the prevalence of urinary incontinence.
- Age is not a primary determinant of voiding frequency or incontinence in this population.
- Further research into sphincter function in nulliparous women is warranted.