Quality of Life in Women with Stage 1 Stress Urinary Incontinence after Application of Conservative Treatment—A Randomized Trial

Ptak, Magdalena; Brodowska, Agnieszka; Ciećwież, Sylwester; Rotter, Iwona

doi:10.3390/ijerph14060577

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“…In 4 out of 24 studies, the ICIQ was applied. 22 , 26 , 32 , 34 The ICIQ-SF consists of 3 items (Frequency, Amount, and Impact), and a group of 8 questions related to the type of UI, which are not part of the questionnaire score. The purpose of the 8 questions is to describe a given type of urinary incontinency.…”

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The impact of pelvic floor muscle training on the quality of life of women with urinary incontinence: a systematic literature review

Radzimińska¹,

Strączyńska²,

Weber‐Rajek³

et al. 2018

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PurposeThe purpose of this review was to assess the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in the treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) in women, with a particular focus on the impact of this form of therapy on the patients’ quality of life (QoL).MethodsThe following electronic databases were searched: PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library (articles only in English, 1990–2017). Search terms were as follows: urinary incontinence, pelvic floor muscle training, pelvic floor exercises, quality of life. Systematic review methods were based on the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) statement.ResultsThe assessment of the impact of PFMT on the QoL of women with UI was conducted among 2,394 women in 24 selected studies. After the end of treatment, the majority of patients in the experimental groups noted a statistically significant improvement in QoL.ConclusionThe results of this literature review demonstrate that PFMT is an effective treatment for UI in women. PFMT significantly improves the QoL of women with UI, which is an important determinant of their physical, mental, and social functioning.

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The impact of pelvic floor muscle training on the quality of life of women with urinary incontinence: a systematic literature review

Radzimińska¹,

Strączyńska²,

Weber‐Rajek³

et al. 2018

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“…According to one theory, the external sphincter muscle (musculus sphincter urethral externus) squeezes the urethra, and according to another theory, strong PFM may support the bladder neck. 15 , 16 …”

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The impact of pelvic floor muscle training on the myostatin concentration and severity of urinary incontinence in elderly women with stress urinary incontinence – a pilot study

Radzimińska¹,

Weber‐Rajek²,

Strączyńska³

et al. 2018

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ObjectiveThe aim of the study was to assess the myostatin concentration and an improvement in the severity of urinary incontinence (UI) after pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in a group of elderly women with stress UI.MethodsA total of 74 participants were included in the analysis: 40 participants in the experimental group (EG) and 34 participants in the control group (CG). The EG underwent PFMT, whereas no therapeutic intervention was applied to the CG. Myostatin concentration and UI severity (Revised Urinary Incontinence Scale [RUIS]) were assessed in all women before and after the treatment.ResultsBy comparing the results before and after the treatment, we have been able to demonstrate a statistically significant decrease in myostatin concentration (P<0.0001) and an improvement in the severity of UI (RUIS) (P<0.0001) in the EG. No statistically significant differences in all measured variables were reported before and after the treatment in the CG. A lower myostatin concentration (P=0.0084) and an improvement in the severity of UI (RUIS) (P=0.0008) were observed after the treatment in the EG compared to that in the CG.ConclusionEffective PFMT causes downregulation of myostatin concentration and an improvement in the severity of UI in elderly women with stress UI. Further trials on a larger EG and an assessment of long-term treatment outcomes are required.

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“…in early menopause. In women aged 55-60 years this percentage is slightly lower and then increases again after the age of 80 [26,29,30].…”

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Impact of menopause on women's health

Iwanowicz-Palus¹,

Świst²,

Skurzak³

et al. 2019

Med Og Nauk Zdr.

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Perimenopause is the process of a gradual decline in the production of hormones by the female reproductive system, accompanied by various body changes. These changes cause both somatic and mental symptoms in women which vary in intensity, including inter alia vasomotor disorders and psychiatric issues. Urogenital atrophy and related sexual dysfunctions, as well as possible cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, and musculoskeletal disorders, occur at a later period. Perimenopausal symptoms negatively affect women's everyday lives, their functions and professional responsibilities, as well as their family relations, in particular if their family show neither interest nor support, and their partner is unwilling to be of assistance. Menopause involves several somatic and mental changes in women. Unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as poor nutrition and physical inactivity, may aggravate the condition of perimenopausal women. Women who lack a positive attitude frequently experience mental and somatic symptoms associated with menopause, exhibiting a lower esteem and low degree of satisfaction with life. Contemporary women are professionally and socially active. They value satisfaction, fitness and attractiveness. These are also the social norms they are subjected to in their communities, and by failing to conform, women risk being regarded as negligent. Furthermore, hormonal changes related to perimenopause cause somatic and mental symptoms. These occur in a highly individual manner, depending on the situation of a given woman. They may affect her self-esteem and satisfaction with life. The aim of the study is to present the impact of menopause on women's lives.

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Quality of Life in Women with Stage 1 Stress Urinary Incontinence after Application of Conservative Treatment—A Randomized Trial

Cited by 32 publications

References 45 publications

The impact of pelvic floor muscle training on the quality of life of women with urinary incontinence: a systematic literature review

The impact of pelvic floor muscle training on the quality of life of women with urinary incontinence: a systematic literature review

The impact of pelvic floor muscle training on the myostatin concentration and severity of urinary incontinence in elderly women with stress urinary incontinence – a pilot study

Impact of menopause on women's health

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Quality of Life in Women with Stage 1 Stress Urinary Incontinence after Application of Conservative Treatment—A Randomized Trial

Cited by 32 publications

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The impact of pelvic floor muscle training on the quality of life of women with urinary incontinence: a systematic literature review

The impact of pelvic floor muscle training on the quality of life of women with urinary incontinence: a systematic literature review

The impact of pelvic floor muscle training on the myostatin concentration and severity of urinary incontinence in elderly women with stress urinary incontinence &ndash; a pilot study

Impact of menopause on women's health

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The impact of pelvic floor muscle training on the myostatin concentration and severity of urinary incontinence in elderly women with stress urinary incontinence – a pilot study