Open AccessComplete labial fusion causing pseudo-urinary incontinence: A long-term sequelae of genitourinary syndrome
Author(s) -
Tanvir Tanvir,
Meeta Meeta,
Akanshi Singh
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of mid-life health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.423
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 0976-7819
pISSN - 0976-7800
DOI - 10.4103/jmh.jmh_34_20
Subject(s) - genitourinary system , urinary incontinence , medicine , term (time) , urology , physics , quantum mechanics
Genitourinary syndrome (GSM) of menopause is due to hypoestrogenism affecting the vagina and lower urinary tract. Atrophic changes manifesting as complete labial fusion (CLF) are rare. They may present with urinary incontinence and cannot be classified as stress or urge urinary incontinence. We report a case of 68-year-old postmenopausal women who presented with symptoms of urinary incontinence secondary to CLF. Surgical correction and restoration of the labial anatomy with topical estrogen lead to successful management.