Rujira Wattanayingcharoenchai

Relationship between pelvic floor symptoms and POP-Q measurements

To investigate the relationship between pelvic floor symptoms using the Pelvic Floor Bother Questionnaire (PFBQ) and the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification system (POP‐Q) measurements.

Prevalence and risk factors of anorectal dysfunction in women with urinary incontinence

PurposeTo evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of anorectal dysfunction among women with urinary incontinence.MethodThis cross-sectional study was conducted among women attending the urogynecology clinic. Women with symptoms of urinary incontinence were requested to complete a structured questionnaire.ResultsFour hundred and thirteen women participated in the study and 43.8% had at least one anorectal symptom. The prevalence rates of anal incontinence, constipation, and difficult defecation were 8.0, 38.0, and 25.7%, respectively. The risk factors associated with anorectal dysfunction were age and number of parity.ConclusionAnorectal dysfunction was prevalent among women with urinary incontinence; age and number of parity were the risk factors. All women with symptoms of urinary incontinence should be evaluated about anorectal symptoms.