Urogynaecology / Pelvic Floor Flashcards
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Cause of stress incontinence
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Weak pelvic floor muscles causing impaired urethral support
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Characteristics of stress incontinence
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Leakage of urine when abdominal pressure raised - coughing, sneezing, lifting.
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Characteristic of urge incontinence
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Involuntary urinary voiding following an episode of desiring to pass urine.
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Mechanism of urge incontinence
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Uninhibited bladder contraction - detrusor activity
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Possible causes of urge incontinence
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Spinal stenosis
Stroke
Neurological disease
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Q
When is treatment of vaginal prolapse with a ring pessary indicated
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Temporary measure
Women wishing to become pregnant
Patients declining / postponing operative treatment
