E-Posters-Prevalence of Coital Urinary Incontinence in Nulliparous Women

Prevalence of Coital Urinary Incontinence in Nulliparous Women - Siobhan M Hartigan, MD

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Coital urinary incontinence (CUI), or urinary leakage during sexual intercourse, is a commonly underreported disorder among women with urinary incontinence. It can have a significant impact on quality of life, self-image, and sexual well-being. The prevalence of CUI in women with urinary incontinence is estimated to be between 10-66%, but it has not been well-studied in nulliparous women (women who have never given birth).<br /><br />A recent study aimed to examine the prevalence and associated factors of CUI in nulliparous women. The study surveyed 1,533 nulliparous women, with a mean age of 31.20 years. Of these women, 7.89% reported experiencing CUI, while 92.10% did not. The mean body mass index (BMI) in women with CUI was 25.77, compared to 24.64 in those without CUI. The presence of diabetes was found to be significantly associated with CUI in nulliparous women.<br /><br />However, there were no significant differences in age, BMI, or ethnicity between women with CUI and those without. Smoking and hysterectomy status were also not found to be associated with CUI.<br /><br />The study concluded that a low but significant percentage of nulliparous women experience CUI, and it is associated with the presence of diabetes. There does not appear to be an association between CUI and increasing BMI in nulliparous women. Improved awareness of CUI is necessary in order to better address this underdiagnosed condition. Further research is needed to study CUI in nulliparous women and identify risk factors, the degree of bother, and treatment strategies for this condition.<br /><br />In summary, coital urinary incontinence is an underreported disorder among women with urinary incontinence. It can have a significant impact on quality of life and self-image. The prevalence of CUI in nulliparous women is low but significant, and it is associated with diabetes. Further research is needed to understand this condition better and develop appropriate treatment strategies.

Keywords

Coital urinary incontinence

urinary leakage

women

underreported disorder

quality of life

prevalence

nulliparous women

diabetes

risk factors

treatment strategies