Fecal Incontinence
Fecal Incontinence in Women with Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Published in Women's Health Weekly, March 31st, 1997
According to the authors' abstract of an article published in Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Objective: To determine the prevalence of and factors associated with fecal incontinence in women with urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse. Methods: Study subjects were recruited prospectively, and all participants received questionnaires regarding bowel function and underwent a standardized history and physical examination. Fecal incontinence was defined as the involuntary loss of feces sufficient to be considered a problem by the patient. Results: Forty-two subjects had fecal incontinence, an overall prevalence of 17%. One hundred seventy women had urinary...
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