Urinary incontinence, depression in postmenopausal women magnifies the effects of vaginal symptoms

Evidence from a study at the University of California, San Francisco indicates that up to a third of women who have gone through menopause appear to suffer more disruptive symptoms if they are prone to urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence ranges from occasional leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having the urge to urinate suddenly and not getting to the toilet in time. Often it can be an embarrassing problem.

Urinary incontinence, depression in postmenopausal women can affect daily activities

The researchers studied more than 700 postmenopausal women with vaginal symptoms as part of a large study on the impact of incontinence on reproductive health. They discovered that women with urinary incontinence had a 27 to 37 percent greater impact of vaginal symptoms on daily living, emotional well-being and self-image.

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