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01-12-2012 | Original Article

Vitamin D status in women with pelvic floor disorder symptoms

Authors: Candace Y. Parker-Autry, Alayne D. Markland, Alicia C. Ballard, Deidra Downs-Gunn, Holly E. Richter

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 12/2012

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Our aim was to characterize the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] status with pelvic floor symptom distress and impact on quality of life.

Methods

A retrospective chart review was performed in women with a 25(OH)D level drawn within 1 year of their gynecology/urogynecology visit. Validated questionnaires including the Colorectal–Anal Distress Inventory (CRADI)-8 and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) were used. Multivariate analyses characterized pelvic floor disorder (PFD) symptom differences among women by vitamin D status.

Results

We studied 394 women. Mean ± standard deviation (SD) 25(OH)D levels were higher in women without than with PFD symptoms (35.0 ± 14.1 and 29.3 ± 11.5 ng/ml, respectively (p < 0.001)]. The prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency was 51% (136/268). CRADI-8 and IIQ-7 scores were higher among women with vitamin D insufficiency (p = 0.03 and p = 0.001, respectively). Higher IIQ-7 scores were independently associated with vitamin D insufficiency (p < 0.001).

Conclusions

Insufficient vitamin D is associated with increased colorectal symptom distress and greater impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life.

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Title: Vitamin D status in women with pelvic floor disorder symptoms
Authors: Candace Y. Parker-Autry
Alayne D. Markland
Alicia C. Ballard
Deidra Downs-Gunn
Holly E. Richter
Publication date: 01-12-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 12/2012
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1700-8

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Vitamin D status in women with pelvic floor disorder symptoms

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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