Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse

Med Clin North Am. 2015 Mar;99(2):405-16. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2014.11.011. Epub 2014 Dec 23.

Abstract

Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are widely prevalent in the elderly population. The primary care physician should play a leading role in identifying the presence of incontinence in this population, as it can significantly affect quality of life and well-being. Behavioral and lifestyle modification is the cornerstone in treatment and can be initiated in the primary care setting. Frail elderly require special consideration to avoid potentially serious complications of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

Keywords: Geriatric assessment; Pelvic organ prolapse; Stress urinary incontinence; Urinary incontinence; Urinary tract disorders; Urinary urge incontinence.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Comorbidity
  • Female
  • Frail Elderly
  • Humans
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse / diagnosis*
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse / epidemiology
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse / therapy*
  • Prevalence
  • Primary Health Care / methods*
  • Quality of Life
  • Risk Reduction Behavior
  • Urinary Incontinence / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Incontinence / epidemiology
  • Urinary Incontinence / psychology
  • Urinary Incontinence / therapy*