Healthy dietary patterns improve sexual function and incontinence symptoms: systematic review and meta-analysis of dietary patterns and dietary interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) primarily including urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and sexual dysfunction, significantly impairs individuals' quality of life. While healthy dietary patterns are considered potential modulators, a synthesized understanding of their impact is lacking.

Objective

This systematic study aims to assess the effects of various healthy dietary patterns on PFD, providing a scientific basis for developing effective dietary intervention strategies in clinical practice.

Methods

Following PRISMA guidelines, we systematically searched PubMed, Web of Sciences, and Embase databases. A total of 493 articles were identified across the five evidence-based dietary patterns: DASH, Mediterranean diet, hPDI, anti-inflammatory diet, and pro

SUBMITTER: Xing D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12518096 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature