Med. praxi. 2023;20(5):300-304 | DOI: 10.36290/med.2023.040

Urinary incontinence - a problem (not) only for women - the gynecologist's point of view

MUDr. Roman Chmel
Gynekologicko­‑porodnická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Motol, Praha

Urinary incontinence is a cause of a significant personal and social handicap. Only a small part of women with urinary incontinence seek professional help. In this review article, the main characteristics of different types of female urinary incontinence about proper diagnosis and optimal treatment are described. Precise diagnostic and therapeutic management improves the quality of life in women with this symptom.

Keywords: rinary incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, transobturatory sling operation, parasympatholytics.

Received: July 3, 2023; Revised: October 10, 2023; Accepted: October 10, 2023; Published: December 19, 2023  Show citation

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