Urinary incontinence and female sexual dysfunction in physically active older women
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Motor Activity, Pelvic Floor, Aged, Sexual Health, Urinary IncontinenceAbstract
Urinary incontinence (UI) and female sexual dysfunction (FSD) are disorders that affect quality of life. With the change in the Brazilian age pyramid, the prevalence of such disorders tends to increase. The aim of the present study was to correlate the relationship between UI, FSD and the functionality of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) in physically active older women. This is a cross-sectional study, in which 35 older women ≥60 years old participated. Initially, the diagnostic form, the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire – Short form (ICIQ-UI-SF) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) were applied. Then, the PFM were evaluated by vaginal touch, following what is proposed in the perfect scheme. Among older women, 20% had both PFM dysfunctions. In total, 17 (48.6%) had UI and 16 (45.7%) FSD. There was a significant difference in the number of vaginal deliveries (p=0.028) and in the perfect schedule (p=0.033) between older women with and without FSD. There was no statistical difference between the groups with and without UI. The analysis showed an inversely proportional correlation between UI severity and sexual function in incontinent older women. (p=0.008; r=−0.622). Since, for each increase in UI
severity by the ICIQ-SF, 0.577 of sexual function assessed by the FSFI is decreased (p=0.034; r=0.516). There is an association between UI and FSD in physically active older women. Some older women have both PFM dysfunctions despite being physically active. Thus, it is important to reinforce the importance of thorough evaluations, oriented physical activity and multiprofessional action in health.
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