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01-04-2010 | Original Article

Factors involved in stress urinary incontinence 1 year after first delivery

Authors: Irene Diez-Itza, Miren Arrue, Larraitz Ibañez, Arantzazu Murgiondo, Jone Paredes, Cristina Sarasqueta

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 4/2010

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The aim of the study was to investigate the risk factors involved in stress urinary incontinence (SUI) 1 year after first delivery.

Methods

This was a longitudinal study of 352 primigravid women who gave birth at Donostia Hospital during 2007. Urinary symptoms were investigated (Abrams et al., Neurourol Urodyn 21:167–178, 2002) on inclusion and 1 year after delivery, and the incontinence severity index (ISI) was calculated. Incontinent women answered the International Consultation on Incontinence short form questionnaire. Pelvic floor muscle strength and joint hypermobility were evaluated.

Results

SUI affected 40 (11.4%) women 1 year after first delivery. The ISI distribution was: 62.5% slight, 32.5% moderate, 2.5% severe and 2.5% very severe. The only factor independently associated with SUI after delivery was the development of SUI during pregnancy (OR, 5.79; 95% CI, 2.79–12.00).

Conclusions

The new onset of SUI during pregnancy is an independent risk factor for SUI in the postpartum period.

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Title: Factors involved in stress urinary incontinence 1 year after first delivery
Authors: Irene Diez-Itza
Miren Arrue
Larraitz Ibañez
Arantzazu Murgiondo
Jone Paredes
Cristina Sarasqueta
Publication date: 01-04-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-1055-y

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Factors involved in stress urinary incontinence 1 year after first delivery

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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