Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Urinary Incontinence During Pregnancy

ConclusionsLower urinary tract symptoms are commonly seen among pregnant women and these symptoms negatively affect the quality of life of pregnant women. Advanced age, smoking and multiparity were risk factors associated with urinary incontinence and LUTS. Obstetricians should be on the lookout for individual urological problems in pregnancy. Resolving any urological issues and cessation of smoking for the affected individuals will help alleviate the problem.

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Source: LUTS: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms - September 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Gülşah BALIK, Emine Seda G. GÜVEN, Yeşim B. TEKIN, Şenol ŞENTÜRK, Mehmet KAĞITCI, Işık ÜSTÜNER, Ülkü METE URAL, Figen K. ŞAHIN Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research