Open AccessThe analysis of risk factors associated with women's urinary incontinence; literature review
Author(s) -
Denisa Oana Bălălău,
Octavian Olaru,
Nicolae Bacalbaşa,
Stana Păunică,
Daniela Gabriela Bălan,
Anca Daniela Stănescu
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of mind and medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2601-4920
pISSN - 2392-7674
DOI - 10.22543/7674.81.p5359
Subject(s) - medicine , urinary incontinence , anxiety , incidence (geometry) , gynecology , family history , depression (economics) , obstetrics , psychiatry , surgery , physics , optics , economics , macroeconomics
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition among women. Approximately 50% of them had an involuntary loss of urine at least once in their lifetime. It can be present during sexual activity, contributing to sexual dysfunction and often associated with anxiety or even depression, thus having a negative impact on the quality of life. The incidence of UI is related to the existence of predisposing factors. The best known are: age, weight, family history, race/ ethnicity, number of pregnancies and mode of birth, history of genitourinary interventions and factors related to ordinary habits: smoking, caffeine consumption, oral contraceptives. Studies on middle-aged women have revealed that BMI, parity, age, hysterectomy, smoking, race/ ethnicity and diabetes are factors often associated with urinary incontinence. Future studies are needed to further explore the risk factors for urinary incontinence.