The effect of vitamin D deficiency on urinary incontinence during third trimester pregnancy

Abstract

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common problem which is associated with impaired quality of life. Vitamin D plays a crucial role for pelvic floor muscle function. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of vitamin D deficiency on UI in pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy. All pregnant women at > 28 weeks of gestation who were followed in the gynecology and obstetrics outpatient clinic were screened. The patients were assessed for UI during routine follow-up. The Incontinence Severity Index was used to determine the severity of UI. A total of 210 patients were included as the study group and 40 patients were included as the control group. Both groups were compared based on the International Incontinence Severity Index scores. Of the patients, 40% had a history of UI and 84% had vitamin D deficiency. Pregnant women with vitamin D deficiency had statistically significant UI, compared to pregnant women in the control group. The severity of UI was also significantly higher in the patients with vitamin D deficiency. Urinary incontinence is significantly associated with vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women.

Effect of diet, vitamin D3 and other factors on genital prolapse recurrensce

“…Other sources point to smoking, body mass index (BMI), and a vegetarian diet as factors in relapse, and consumption of soy products and vaginal intercourse as protective factors against relapse [12]- [15]. Several studies have evaluated the relationship between vitamin D3 deficiency and pelvic floor dysfunction and the therapeutic effect of supplementation, but the role of vitamin deficiency on recurrence has not been indicated [16]- [21]. There is evidence of nutrients affecting collagen development, including hormone therapy, and evidence of collagen glycoxidation as a factor impairing its structure [22]- [26].…”