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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Pharmacotherapy of female urinary incontinence
Heinz KoelblGert Naumannsubject
medicine.medical_specialtyStress incontinencebusiness.industryHealth StatusUrinary Incontinence StressAnti-Infective Agents UrinaryUrologyObstetrics and GynecologyEstrogensUrinary incontinenceMuscarinic AntagonistsMiddle Agedmedicine.diseaseAdrenergic AgonistsCholinergic AntagonistsPharmacotherapyOveractive bladderInternal medicineQuality of LifeHumansWomen's HealthMedicineFemalemedicine.symptombusinessdescription
Urinary incontinence is a major clinical problem and a significant cause of disability and dependency in older adults. Overall, the prevalence of urinary incontinence approaches 55% among women aged over 55 years. The past few years have seen significant advances in the pharmacotherapy of overactive bladder and stress incontinence. The review examines the evidence regarding their benefits and side-effects.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-01 | British Menopause Society Journal |