Open AccessMixed Urinary Incontinence (MUI) in Women: From Evidence to Clinical Practice
Author(s) -
Arshiya Sultana,
Abdul G. F. Najeeya,
Khaleequr Rahman,
Rushda Saeedi,
Marhaba Khanam
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of health science research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-2688
DOI - 10.7324/jhsr/2020/25044
Subject(s) - medicine , urinary incontinence , biofeedback , quality of life (healthcare) , acupuncture , pharmacotherapy , pelvic floor , physical therapy , gynecology , alternative medicine , urology , surgery , nursing , pathology
Mixed Urinary Incontinence (MUI) in women is an important disease that is under-treated and under-reported with high prevalence of 33% of all cases of incontinence. It significantly impairs women’s quality of life. MUI usually represent with more severe symptoms and are more likely to present for the treatment as per the recent studies. The management not only includes the conventional but also the complementary and alternative medicine treatment incorporating details from evidence to clinical practice. Combinations of behavioral modification, pelvic floor physiotherapy, biofeedback, pharmacotherapy, anti-incontinence devices, and complementary therapies is useful to treat mixed symptoms. Some researches recommended the use of Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) and antimuscarinic drugs to treat MUI. Some studies showed that acupuncture is beneficial for MUI. The treatment with herbal medicine such as mace, Boswellia serrata and Cyperius were also effective in treating MUI symptoms.