Assessment of symptoms of urinary incontinence in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Assessment of symptoms of urinary incontinence in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

OBJECTIVES: The pelvic floor muscles are sensitive to androgens, and due to hyperandrogenism, women with polycystic ovary syndrome can have increased mass in these muscles compared to controls. The aim of this study is to compare reports of urine leakage and quality of life between women with and wi...

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Main Authors: Thais Montezuma, Flávia Ignácio Antônio, Ana Carolina Japur de Sá Rosa e Silva, Marcos Felipe Silva de Sá, Rui Alberto Ferriani, Cristine Homsi Jorge Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2011-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
PCOS
Androgens
Pelvic floor muscle
Urinary incontinence
Quality of life
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322011001100010

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