Open AccessAmerican Urogynecologic Society Systematic Review: The Impact of Weight Loss Intervention on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Urinary Incontinence in Overweight and Obese Women
Author(s) -
Tajnoos Yazdany,
Sharon Jakus-Waldman,
Peter C. Jeppson,
Megan O. Schimpf,
Ladin A. Yurteri-Kaplan,
Tanaz R. Ferzandi,
Emily E. Weber LeBrun,
Leise R. Knoepp,
Mamta M. Mamik,
Meera Viswanathan,
Renée M Ward
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.648
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2154-4212
pISSN - 2151-8378
DOI - 10.1097/spv.0000000000000802
Subject(s) - medicine , overweight , urinary incontinence , weight loss , randomized controlled trial , urinary system , psychological intervention , overactive bladder , lower urinary tract symptoms , clinical trial , physical therapy , obesity , gynecology , urology , alternative medicine , nursing , pathology , prostate , cancer
Obesity can contribute to urinary symptoms such as urgency, frequency, and incontinence. In addition to classic treatments, weight loss interventions offer a unique clinical opportunity to improve these symptoms.