Burden of stress urinary incontinence for community-dwelling women.

摘要: Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to better understand the subjective bothersomeness stress urinary incontinence symptoms and their impact on quality life community-dwelling women. Study design We conducted a mail survey 605 women in United States who reported incontinence. Results More than three fourths respondents be bothersome, with approximately 29% reporting moderately extremely bothersome. odds moderate-to-extreme bother decreased age increased symptom severity. Concerns about social embarrassment were evident. Conclusion Stress can impose significant burden have them. results reinforce need for health care professionals proactive questioning educating patients common lower tract symptom.