Pelvic floor dysfunctions and their functional impact in physically active Argentine women: an observational analytical study
Abstract
Objective: To describe the prevalence of symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunctions in a cohort of physically active Argentine women and their impact on sports participation.
Materials and methods: An observational, analytical, prospective, and cross-sectional study was conducted using an open survey. Women over 18 years of age who engaged in physical activity regularly were included. The survey consisted of six sections: sociodemographic characteristics, description of physical activity, questionnaires for the diagnosis and severity of urinary incontinence (UI), open-ended questions on anal incontinence (AI), and questions regarding the impact on participation in physical activities.
Results: Out of a total of 287 women who responded to the survey, 76.3 % (n=219) reported some type of incontinence. The prevalence of UI and AI symptoms was 67.9 % and 32.4 %, respectively. Of the symptomatic subjects, 46.9 % reported a negative impact on their quality of life. A total of 1.3 % discontinued physical activity, while 7.7 % made changes to it. Body mass index was positively associated with the development of UI. Additionally, a history of miscarriage was a risk factor for AI, whereas age was negatively associated with its development.
Conclusion: The prevalence of reported symptoms was 67.94 % and 32.4 % for UI and AI, respectively. Body mass index, age, and history of miscarriage were identified as factors associated with the development of incontinence symptoms.
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