10 Uterine Prolapse Symptoms
Symptom #4: Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence or involuntary urination occurs when there is uncontrolled leakage of urine. It is a very common issue but can cause significant distress as it can have a negative impact on the quality of life. It is an important issue among geriatric patients.
Risk factors of urinary incontinence include menopause, history of pelvic surgery, pregnancy, and childbirth. Urinary incontinence can be generally categorized into urge incontinence, overflow incontinence, stress incontinence, and functional incontinence. Uterine prolapse patients who experience urinary incontinence may benefit from a surgical repair.
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