Lower urinary tract and gastrointestinal dysfunction in sportswomen: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.
CONCLUSIONS: All the analysed studies showed bias. This meta-analysis indicated that competitive sport activities represent a risk factor for urinary incontinence and gastrointestinal disorders. To prevent urinary leakage athletes should be instructed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.
PMID: 31692306 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica - Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Minerva Urol Nefrol Source Type: research
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