Factors Associated With Stress Urinary Incontinence and Diastasis of Rectus Abdominis in Women at 6-8 Weeks Postpartum

Overview

Journal Urogynecology (Phila)

Date 2023 Apr 24

PMID 37093577

Authors

Xiaohong Liu

Qin Wang

Yanling Chen

Jiamao Luo

Yifeng Wan

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Abstract

Importance: In recent years, pelvic-abdominal dynamics has become a research topic in the field of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), and the relationship between diastasis of the rectus abdominis (DRA) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) has been controversial. The study is helpful to further strengthen perinatal education, accurately identify the risk factors of SUI and DRA, and improve the quality of life of puerperae.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association of SUI and DRA in women with PFD as measured by vaginal palpation or pelvic floor biofeedback machine testing.

Study Design: A total of 301 patients diagnosed with female PFD who were 6-8 weeks postpartum at The Fifth People's Hospital of Zhuhai between May 2018 and April 2021 were enrolled. The prevalence rates and potential influencing factors of SUI and DRA were analyzed.

Results: A total of 29.5% (89 of 301) of the patients were diagnosed with SUI, and 31.9% (96 of 301) were diagnosed with DRA. Binary logistic regression showed that a history of delivery ( P = 0.012; odds ratio [OR], 1.982) and vaginal delivery with perineal lacerations or episiotomy ( P = 0.016; OR, 2.187) were risk factors for SUI. High birth weight (weight>4.0 kg, P < 0.001; OR, 14.507) was a risk factor for DRA.

Conclusions: A history of delivery and vaginal delivery with perineal lacerations or episiotomy increased the risk of SUI, and high birth weight was an independent risk factor for DRA. Early intervention, including exercise therapy, manual therapy, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation, may be important for patients with PFD having these risk factors.

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