Disruptive effects of overactive bladder and urge urinary incontinence in younger women.
Although most studies of overactive bladder (OAB) have investigated older patients, many younger women suffer from OAB syndrome with and without urge urinary incontinence. OAB in these women is associated with an increased risk of depression, sexual dysfunction, sleep disruption, and lost productivity in the workplace. Many patients adopt coping strategies rather than seeking treatment; therefore, available treatments are underused in this population.
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Evanston Continence Center, Evanston, Illinois 60201, USA. p-sand@northwestern.edu
Peter K
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Sand
Rodney
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Appell
D000328:Adult; D017281:Cost of Illness; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology