A population study of urinary incontinence and nocturia among women aged 20‐59 years

Samuelsson, Eva; Victor, Arne; Tibblin, Gösta

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“…Several studies have reported on the impairment in sexual lives as a result of urinary symptoms. 1,[21][22][23][24][25] Some reports have found that patients with urinary symptoms due to a combination of GSI and DI experience more sexual dissatisfaction than patients with GSI alone. 1,22,23 However, there is some debates as to whether urinary leakage occurs more commonly in DI than in GSI.…”

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The effect of overactive bladder syndrome on the sexual quality of life in Korean young and middle aged women

2004

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Some reports showed that urinary incontinence (UI) or female lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) affect life quality and sexual activity. In clinical practice, it is commonly found that not only the symptoms of UI but also overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome affect daily lifestyle and sexual activity, especially in women in the most active era in their social and personal life. However, there is lack of data proving the effect of OAB syndrome on sexual activity or sexual life quality in sexually active age group. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of OAB syndrome and UI on the sexual activity and on the sexual quality of life (QoL) of Korean women age from 20s to 40s. We investigated 3372 women aged between 20 and 49 y, enrolled via a multicenter internet survey. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data about their LUTS and sexual activities. The prevalence of OAB syndrome and UI in 3372 women was 12.7 and 21.0%, respectively. Mean subject age was 26.474.8 y and 79.5% of subjects were 20-29 y old. Having OAB syndrome or UI were found to be significant predictors of sexual life problems (OAB syndrome: OR ¼ 5.08, 95% CI ¼ 3.68-7.01; UI: OR ¼ 4.16, 95% CI ¼ 3.06-5.67). Sexual activity was significantly reduced in OAB syndrome and UI versus the asymptomatic group (OAB syndrome: OR ¼ 4.8, 95% CI ¼ 3.14-6.83; UI: OR ¼ 3.9, 95% CI ¼ 2. 81-5.27). This study is the first internet-based study concerning the sexual QoL in UI and OAB syndrome. In this study, OAB syndrome was found to cause a greater deterioration in the sexual QoL than UI. These results suggest that these symptoms have a significant impact upon women's personal and social lives and markedly affect the QoL.

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The effect of overactive bladder syndrome on the sexual quality of life in Korean young and middle aged women

2004

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“…Studies among younger populations in Austria and Sweden gave lower prevalence rates. Of Swedish women aged 20-59 years 6.5% had nocturia [12]. Austrian women aged ≥ 20 years had a prevalence rate of 12%, while 11% of the men in this population had nocturia [1].…”

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Nocturia in the Dutch adult population

2002

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Objective To estimate the prevalence of nocturia in the Dutch adult population, its association with sociodemographic and health characteristics, and to assess problems experienced by persons with nocturia. Subjects and methods In spring 2001 a telephone survey was conducted among a representative sample of 4721 Dutch respondents (response 53%). Using questions from the Bristol Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms questionnaire respondents were asked about having nocturia and the problems they experienced. In addition, questions were asked about sociodemographic and health characteristics. Results The prevalence of nocturia (a mean of twice or more/night) among Dutch men and women over 18 years old was 13%, standardized for age and sex.Women had nocturia more often than men (16% vs 9%) and the prevalence was positively associated with age, poor health status and use of medication. Conclusion The prevalence of nocturia in Dutch men and women differs more than reported in earlier studies. The prevalence in the Netherlands seems slightly higher than in other Western countries, but Dutch persons with nocturia report fewer problems. Nocturia does not occur in isolation and is associated with sleep disturbances. It is worthwhile for general practitioners to routinely check whether patients who contact them for lower urinary tract symptoms or sleeping disorders have nocturia.

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“…Additionally, and as testament to the prevalence of this issue, 25 -28% of women between the ages of 20 and 59 are affected by continence issues (Samuelsson et al, 1997;Hägglund and Wadensten, 2007;Hannestad et al, 2000). As a result, people managing continence concerns may experience feelings of shame, social exclusion and reluctance to venture outside into unknown areas of the built environment (Verhoef et al, 2005;Hägglund and Wadensten, 2007).…”

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A population study of urinary incontinence and nocturia among women aged 20‐59 years

Cited by 188 publications

References 15 publications

The effect of overactive bladder syndrome on the sexual quality of life in Korean young and middle aged women

The effect of overactive bladder syndrome on the sexual quality of life in Korean young and middle aged women

Nocturia in the Dutch adult population

Capturing Volunteered Information for Inclusive Service Design: Potential Benefits and Challenges

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