Etiological correlation of common urinary problems in females in a tertiary care centre in central India

Abstract

Background: Urinary problems are common in female population of India which adversely affect their quality of life. Urinary problems add to chronic suffering of Indian females. The objective of this study was to find etiological correlation of common urinary problems in Indian females.Methods: This is an epidemiological study which includes all adult female patients coming to surgery and gynecology OPDs of M.Y. Hospital, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.Results: 58.4% of patients of middle age (31-55) years. Burning micturition was most common urinary complaint (86.2%) followed by lower abdominal pain (51.6%). About 66.8% of females took months or even years to take first consultation after appearance of their symptoms. 63.2% females were suffering from urinary tract infection which was confirmed by urinary culture reports. E. Coli was the most common organism causing urinary tract infection. UTI was closely correlated with urinary tract calculi & low use of sanitary napkins. Only 14.6% females suffered from urinary incontinence (stress, urge, mixed). Incontinence was closely correlated with multiple deliveries. In our study about 88% of women had education level below fifth standard.Conclusions: Urinary problems are common in women of low socioeconomic society with lower education, poor urogenital hygiene and multiple births especially unassisted vaginal deliveries.