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Objective: We have analyzed the prevalence and patterns of constipation in women with urinary symptoms and/or genital prolapse. Study design: Seven hundred and eighty-six consecutive urogynecologic patients underwent a questionnaire and structured clinical assessment. Comparison between constipated and nonconstipated women was made. Fisher exact test, Wilcoxon rank sum test, and logistic regression were used for statistical analysis(P< .05 for significance). Results: Thirty-two percent of women were constipated (172 difficult stool passage, 13 reduced stool frequency, 64 both). A genital prolapse≥2 degree Half Way System(HWS)was present in 44%of women. A posterior colpocele was more frequent in constipated women(35%vs 19%; P< .0001), resulting in a risk factor for constipation(OR 2.31; 95%CI 1.63-3.27). By contrast, higher degrees of anterior colpocele appeared to protect against constipation(OR 0.80; 95%CI 0.66-0.96). No differences in prevalence of constipation were observed for urinary symptoms or urodynamic diagnosis. Conclusion: Bowel dysfunction correlates exclusively with posterior aspects of the pelvic floor support.
Objective: We have already analyzed the prevalence and patterns of constipation in women with urinary symptoms and / or genital prolapse. Study design: Seven hundred and eighty-six consecutive urogynecologic patients underwent a questionnaire and structured clinical assessment. Comparison between constipated and nonconstipated women was made . Fisher exact test, Wilcoxon rank sum test, and logistic regression were used for statistical analysis (P <.05 for significance). Results: Thirty-two percent of women were constipated (172 difficult stool passage, 13 reduced stool frequency, 64 both ) A genital prolapse ≥ 2 degree Half Way System (HWS) was present in 44% of women. A posterior colpocele was more frequent in constipated women (35% vs 19%; P <.0001), resulting in a risk factor for By contrast, higher degrees of anterior colpocele than protect against constipation (OR 0.80; 95% CI 0.66-0.96). No differences in prevalence of constipation were observed for ur inary symptoms or urodynamic diagnosis. Conclusion: Bowel dysfunction correlates exclusively with posterior aspects of the pelvic floor support.