Prevalence and risk factors of anorectal dysfunction in women with urinary incontinence.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of anorectal dysfunction among women with urinary incontinence.


METHODS
This cross-sectional study was conducted among women attending the urogynecology clinic. Women with symptoms of urinary incontinence were requested to complete a structured questionnaire.


RESULTS
Four 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.


CONCLUSIONS
Anorectal 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.
Manonai
Jittima
J
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand. rajmo@mahidol.ac.th
Wattanayingcharoenchai
Rujira
R
Sarit-Apirak
Sirirat
S
Vannatim
Nathatai
N
Chittacharoen
Apichart
A
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015897:Comorbidity; D003248:Constipation / Q000453:epidemiology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D013785:Thailand; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000453:epidemiology*; D055815:Young Adult