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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Urology
  • Women's Health

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  • Urinary incontinence (UI), encompassing stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and urgency urinary incontinence (UUI), is frequently experienced by women during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
  • Symptoms such as urgency, frequency, and nocturia are common, with overactive bladder affecting nearly 65% of pregnant individuals.
  • Postpartum SUI is notably linked to mood disorders, yet many women delay seeking medical care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and underestimation of urinary incontinence during the peripartum period.
  • To emphasize the association between postpartum SUI and mood disorders.
  • To advocate for timely screening and intervention to improve patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of current literature on urinary incontinence in the peripartum period.
  • Analysis of the prevalence of SUI and UUI during pregnancy and postpartum.
  • Examination of the relationship between UI and mood disorders.

Main Results:

  • Urinary incontinence symptoms are highly prevalent in pregnant and postpartum women.
  • Overactive bladder and UUI affect a significant majority of pregnant individuals.
  • Postpartum SUI shows a particular association with mood disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Effective treatments for urinary incontinence are available and accessible.
  • Timely screening for UI during the peripartum phase is crucial for early intervention.
  • Addressing UI can significantly enhance the quality of life for women during and after pregnancy.