Prevalence and risk factors of anorectal dysfunction in women with urinary incontinence

Autor: Jittima Manonai, Nathatai Vannatim, Rujira Wattanayingcharoenchai, Apichart Chittacharoen, Sirirat Sarit-apirak
Rok vydání: 2009
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Zdroj: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 281:1003-1007
ISSN: 1432-0711
0932-0067
DOI: 10.1007/s00404-009-1223-9
Popis: To evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of anorectal dysfunction among women with urinary incontinence.This cross-sectional study was conducted among women attending the urogynecology clinic. Women with symptoms of urinary incontinence were requested to complete a structured questionnaire.Four hundred and thirteen women participated in the study and 43.8% had at least one anorectal symptom. The prevalence rates of anal incontinence, constipation, and difficult defecation were 8.0, 38.0, and 25.7%, respectively. The risk factors associated with anorectal dysfunction were age and number of parity.Anorectal dysfunction was prevalent among women with urinary incontinence; age and number of parity were the risk factors. All women with symptoms of urinary incontinence should be evaluated about anorectal symptoms.
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