Effect of Weight Loss on Urinary Incontinence in Overweight and Obese Women: Results at 12 and 18 Months

Rena R. Wing, Delia Smith West, Deborah Grady, Jennifer M. Creasman, Holly E. Richter, Deborah L. Myers, Kathryn L. Burgio, Frank A. Franklin, Amy A. Gorin, Eric Vittinghoff,

The Journal of Urology · 2010 · 119 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

Weight loss intervention reduced the frequency of stress incontinence episodes through 12 months and improved patient satisfaction with changes in incontinence through 18 months. Improving weight loss maintenance may provide longer term benefits for urinary incontinence.

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