Effects of Urinary Incontinence Subtypes on Quality of Life and Sexual Function among Women Seeking Weight Loss.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and hypothesis

The objective was to detect subtypes of urinary incontinence (UI) and their effects on quality of life (QoL) and sexual function among women seeking weight loss.

Methods

A cross-sectional study focusing on women seeking weight loss with UI symptoms was carried out. Participants were stratified into three groups: stress UI, urgency UI, and mixed UI groups. The effects of the three groups on QoL and sexual function were compared.

Results

A total of 564 individuals (46.8%) were reported to present with UI symptoms. Among these, 216 (38.3%), 71 (12.6%), and 277 (49.1%) had stress UI, urgency UI, and mixed UI respectively. The severity of UI was greater in the urgency UI and mixed UI groups than in the stress UI group, with varying ratios observ

SUBMITTER: Tian Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11850504 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature