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Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 9/2008

01-09-2008 | Original Article

Moderate weight loss in obese women with urinary incontinence: a prospective longitudinal study

Authors: Wael Auwad, Pippin Steggles, Luigi Bombieri, Malcolm Waterfield, Terrance Wilkin, Robert Freeman

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 9/2008

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Abstract

This study assessed the effect of moderate weight loss in obese women with urodynamically proven urinary incontinence using the International Consultation on Incontinence recommended outcome measures. Sixty-four incontinent women were offered a weight reduction programme with a target loss of 5–10%. This included a low-calorie diet and exercise. An anti-obesity drug (Orlistat) was offered to those who failed to achieve their target. Forty-two (65%) achieved the target weight loss and had significant reduction in body mass index and girth. Weight loss was associated with significant reduction in pad test loss (median difference, 19 g; 95% confidence interval, 13–28 g; p < 0.001). There was also a clinical and statistically significant improvement in quality of life measures. These results suggest that weight reduction of 5% of initial body weight can improve urinary incontinence severity and its effects on quality of life in obese women.
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Metadata
Title
Moderate weight loss in obese women with urinary incontinence: a prospective longitudinal study
Authors
Wael Auwad
Pippin Steggles
Luigi Bombieri
Malcolm Waterfield
Terrance Wilkin
Robert Freeman
Publication date
01-09-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 9/2008
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-008-0616-9

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