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Urinary incontinence (UI) in menopausal women is common and influenced by hormonal changes. An individualized, multimodal treatment approach combining conservative, hormonal, and surgical options is most effective for managing UI and genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) symptoms.

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  • Gynecology
  • Urology
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition in women, particularly post-menopause.
  • Prevalence and types of UI (stress, urgency, mixed) shift with age and menopausal duration.
  • Obesity, comorbidities, polypharmacy, and menopausal symptoms exacerbate UI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence on UI epidemiology, risk factors, clinical patterns, and treatments in menopausal women.
  • To highlight the impact of menopause-related hormonal decline and estrogen deficiency on the genitourinary tract.
  • To discuss therapeutic strategies ranging from conservative measures to surgical interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative review of over 150 specialized studies and meta-analyses.
  • Focus on significant and up-to-date literature addressing menopausal UI.
  • Synthesis of evidence on risk factors, clinical presentations, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Estrogen deficiency contributes to genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) and UI.
  • Specific UI patterns vary across menopausal stages, with increasing prevalence of urgency and mixed types.
  • Effective treatments include pelvic floor muscle training, local vaginal estrogen, combination therapies, and surgical options.

Conclusions:

  • Individualized, multimodal treatment is crucial for managing UI in menopausal women.
  • Combination therapies offer superior efficacy for both continence and GSM symptoms.
  • Future research should focus on patient selection, treatment algorithms, and long-term quality of life.