Frequency of urinary incontinence with pelvic organ prolapse and associated factors.

  • Raheela Mohsin Aga Khan University Hospital, Stadium Road, Karachi.
  • Ayesha Ayesha Saba Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi.
  • Humera Ismail Aga Khan University Hospital, Stadium Road, Karachi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18686/aem.v7i2.133
Keywords: Pelvic organ prolapse, stress urinary incontinence, grades of prolapse

Abstract

 Introduction : To determine the frequency of common types of urinary incontinence (UI) in women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) attending Uro-gynaecology clinics at Aga Khan Hospital Karachi.

 

METHODS: A total of 85 women attending the Uro-gynaecology clinics with symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse were included in a cross sectional survey  

RESULTS: Out of 85 women presented with pelvic organ prolapse, 61(71.7%) were aged above 50 years and 24(28.4%)  below 50 year of age . The frequency of SUI was reported by 46(54.1%) women, 16(18.8%) women presented with UUI and 23(27.1%) with MUI. Large majority of women were postmenopausal(69%) ,  multiparous(71%), , and obese with a BMI >25 (69.4%). Thirty nine (46%) women had III grade of POP and 46( 54%) had SUI. Grade of POP was significantly associated with UI (SUI). Grade II POP was associated statistically significant  with SUI [Adjusted Odd Ratio (AOR) 0.04; 95% CI: 0.004, 0.418; P value: 0.007].The other factors like age ,parity and BMI were not found to be statistically significant in association with UI.

CONCLUSION: Pelvic organ prolapse and urinary and incontinence are significant problems in developing countries .Both of these conditions badly impact quality of life of women .In our study only SUI was found to be significantly associated with increasing grades of POP.

Published
2018-04-10
Issue
Vol 7 No 2 (2018)
Section
Original Research Article

Copyright (c) 2018 Raheela Mohsin, Ayesha Ayesha Saba, Humera Ismail

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