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The effects of urinary incontinence on quality of life were retrospectively studied by analyzing questionnaires obtained from 85 patients who were operated on for stress incontinence by means of a modified Stamey procedure. Ninety percent of the patients expressed satisfaction with the surgery at a mean follow-up of 18 months. Prior to surgery urine loss during sexual intercourse had been prevalent in 46% of our patients. Urinary incontinence had more devastating effects on the non-sexual aspects of everyday life, rather than on sexual activities. Although surgery was marginally beneficial in restoring the latter, the former was greatly improved postoperatively.
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Kondo, A., Itoh, Y., Yamada, Y. et al. Effects of urinary incontinence on quality of life. Int Urogynecol J 3, 121–123 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00455086
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00455086