URINARY INCONTINENCE AND MENOPAUSE

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.159592530016

• Palavras-chave: Urinary incontinence. Menopause. Quality of life.

• Keywords: Urinary incontinence. Menopause. Quality of life.

• Abstract:

  Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition, especially among menopausal women, characterized by the involuntary loss of urine. In view of this, the aim of this study is to develop a study on the impact that urinary incontinence has on the quality of life of menopausal women. The methodology used in the study was a literature review, based on books and scientific articles from various areas on the subject. The results show UI and the menopause are closely related, since the hormonal changes typical of this stage of life can directly affect the function of the urinary system. The decrease in oestrogen production contributes to the weakening of the pelvic floor muscles, increasing the predisposition to incontinence episodes. As a conclusion, specific pelvic floor strengthening exercises, lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medical and surgical treatments, can bring relief and improve urinary control, since awareness and early care are essential for women to live this phase in a healthier and more comfortable way.