Prevalence and Risk Factors of Urinary Incontinence in Khon Kaen Menopausal Women
Chuanchom Sakondhavat MD*, Chalermkwuan Choosuwan MD*, Srinaree Kaewrudee MD*, Sukree Soontrapa MD*, Kesorn Louanka MSc*
Affiliation : * Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
Objective : To determine the prevalence and risk factors of urinary incontinence in menopausal women.
Study
Design : Prospective Descriptive study.
Setting : Menopausal clinic and gynecological outpatient unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine Khon Kaen University.
Study population: Menopausal women attending the menopausal clinic and gynecological outpatient unit.
Materials and Methods : Between April 23 and July 15, 2004, 229 menopausal women were interviewed by
pre-validated questionnaire and in-depth interview to determine the prevalence and risk factors of urinary
incontinence.
Results : The average age of the study group was 55.8 years. The prevalence of urinary incontinence was
38.86%, the most common type was mixed urinary incontinence (82.02%) followed by stress urinary inconti-
nence (12.36%), and urge urinary incontinence (5.62%). The risk factors of urinary incontinence were
vaginal delivery, menopause before 50 years old, and postmenopausal women who had never used hormone
therapy.
Conclusion : The prevalence of urinary incontinence in menopausal women was 38.86%. Mixed urinary
incontinence was the most common type. Associated risk factors were vaginal delivery, menopause before 50
years old, and postmenopausal women who had never used hormone therapy.
Keywords : Menopause, Urinary incontinence, Risk factors
