UI & POP Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by Wet OAB?
A
OAB with urge incontinence
2
Q
List 3 factors which make women more susceptible to stress incontinence
A
- Pregnancy
- Menopause
- Shorter urethra
3
Q
What 4 things would you examine in a patient presenting with incontinence?
A
1) Abdomen - assessing for a palpable bladder.
2) Pelvis - assess external genitalia.
3) Rectum - assessing tone, presence of masses.
4) Neurological - reflexes, sensory and motor assessment.
4
Q
What are the most commonly used medications for OAB syndrome?
A
Antimuscarinic agents (e.g. tolteridone, oxybutynin).
5
Q
What are some surgical options in stress incontinence? (4)
A
- Low tension vaginal tape
- Intraurethral injection
- Artificial sphincters
- Colposuspension
6
Q
Is prolapse always a danger to health?
A
No; except in the case of 3rd degree uterine prolapse with cystocele when ureteric obstruction can occur.
