Urinary Incontinence in Adolescent Females with Cystic Fibrosis

Urinary incontinence in adolescent females with cystic fibrosis in Poland

“…There have been many studies regarding UI issues in populations of women with CF. Most of them reported a much higher prevalence of incontinence in the CF population than in healthy young people [4,6,7], but some authors reported that incidence of urinary incontinence is no different between adolescents with CF, and controls [3]. We authors realize, that the lack of a control group is the main limitation of this study, nevertheless, our results highlight that the UI prevalence is very high in Polish female adolescents with CF.…”

“…There have been many studies in the world regarding UI in adolescent females with CF [3][4][5][6]. However in Poland, where we observe the improved life expectancy in these patients, there is no data regarding that issue.…”

A systematic review of the prevalence and impact of urinary incontinence in cystic fibrosis

“…In normal physiological states, the diaphragm and the pelvic floor muscles act in concert in a piston‐like fashion. These muscles work in conjunction with abdominal muscle groups to regulate effective breathing, abdominal pressures, posture and continence . Postural abnormalities secondary to hyperinflation and obstructive lung disease are known complications of CF, and the resulting diaphragm–pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to UI…”

Adolescents with nocturnal enuresis and daytime urinary incontinence—How can pediatric and adult care be improved—ICI‐RS 2015?

“…Signs of OAB were especially prevalent . Also, according to a comprehensive review, 18.8%–47.0% of adolescent females with cystic fibrosis have DUI . The most common subtype is stress urinary incontinence (SUI), elicited by cough and sneezing.…”