Abstract
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine which is objectively demonstrable and is social and hygienic problem. The prevalence of urinary incontinence has been reported to increase at menopause and menopausal age.
Aim: To find out the prevalence of urinary incontinence and risk factors among postmenopausal women.
Subjects and Method: 105 subjects were selected in the age group of 45-65 based on inclusion and exclusion criteria in and around Talegaon Dabhade. Questionnaire of female urinary incontinence diagnosis was asked by the therapist to the subjects.
Results: The prevalence of urinary incontinence was found to be 55% among postmenopausal women. Mixed urinary incontinence was the commonest type.
Conclusion: The study shows the prevalence of urinary incontinence was 55% among postmenopausal women in Talegaon Dabhade. Parity 3 or more, Increasing age, Hysterectomy, Diabetes mellitus and high BMI were the risk factors associated with it.
Keywords: Urinary Incontinence, Postmenopausal Women.
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Corresponding Author
Prajakta Deshmukh
BPTH Intern MAEER’S Physiotherapy College, Talegaon Dabhade
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i7.123
