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  • Title: Prevalence and risk factors of anorectal dysfunction in women with urinary incontinence.
    Author: Manonai J, Wattanayingcharoenchai R, Sarit-Apirak S, Vannatim N, Chittacharoen A.
    Journal: Arch Gynecol Obstet; 2010 Jun; 281(6):1003-7. PubMed ID: 19756674.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of anorectal dysfunction among women with urinary incontinence. METHOD: This cross-sectional study was conducted among women attending the urogynecology clinic. Women with symptoms of urinary incontinence were requested to complete a structured questionnaire. RESULTS: Four hundred and thirteen women participated in the study and 43.8% had at least one anorectal symptom. The prevalence rates of anal incontinence, constipation, and difficult defecation were 8.0, 38.0, and 25.7%, respectively. The risk factors associated with anorectal dysfunction were age and number of parity. CONCLUSION: Anorectal dysfunction was prevalent among women with urinary incontinence; age and number of parity were the risk factors. All women with symptoms of urinary incontinence should be evaluated about anorectal symptoms.
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