Correlación de la función sexual e incontinencia urinaria en mujeres de 45 a 75 años del Hospital Teodoro Maldonado Carbo de marzo a junio del 2021.

Abstract

ntroduction: Menopause is the last menstrual period with which the reproductive stage of women ends. Among the symptoms typical of the menopausal transition stage, decreased sexual function (loss of libido) and urinary incontinence (UI) are noteworthy and may be correlated with each other. Several instruments have been used to assess sexual function and UI, including the PISQ12 (Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire) and the ICIQ-SF (International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire). Methodology: This was a correlation, cross-sectional, analytical study in which information was collected from March to June 2021, through surveys (general, PISQ12 and ICIQ-SF) conducted at the Hospital Teodoro Maldonado Carbo (HTMC) to 200 women aged 45-75 years. Regarding the ICIQ-SF test, a score of >1 defined UI. Regarding the PISQ-12, it evaluated three categories: severe scores (≤12), moderate (13-27) and without disorder (28-60). A value of < 27 defined decreased sexual function. Results: The average age of the women surveyed was 57.8 ± 8.15 years. 62% had UI and 38% did not. 21% of women had decreased sexual function and 78% did not. A significant correlation was estimated for sexual function and UI variables of 0.033 which is less than the estimated 0.5%. On the other hand, an inverse correlation was obtained, where the relationship between the two variables was weak (-0.15). Conclusion: A good percentage of women presented UI, with a fifth presenting decreased sexual function. There was an inverse correlation between both variables. The partners of most of the women did not suffer from disorders such as premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction; therefore, they did not influence the assessment of diminished sexual function.