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ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2023

Pelvic floor dysfunctions in women with systemic lupus erythematosus: A cross-sectional study.

Bianca Escuer Bifani, Tatiana de Oliveira Sato, Gabriel Bernardi Dos Santos, Paula Regina Mendes da Silva Serrão, Ana Paula Rodrigues Rocha, Cristiano Carvalho

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Bianca Escuer BifaniDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luiz, km 235-SP-310, São Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil.
Tatiana de Oliveira SatoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luiz, km 235-SP-310, São Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil.
Gabriel Bernardi Dos SantosDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luiz, km 235-SP-310, São Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil.
Paula Regina Mendes da Silva SerrãoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luiz, km 235-SP-310, São Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil.
Ana Paula Rodrigues RochaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luiz, km 235-SP-310, São Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil.
Cristiano CarvalhoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luiz, km 235-SP-310, São Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil. cristiano_ew@hotmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-1174-0015

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introduction and hypothesisAs a result of the impairment of the musculoskeletal system, the pelvic floor muscles are likely compromised in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We hypothesized that women with SLE would report more symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) and there will be an association between SLE and PFD.

methodsAn online cross-sectional survey was conducted. Data were collected on demographic and anthropometric characteristics, PFD (urinary incontinence, nocturia, anal incontinence, genital-pelvic pain/penetration disorder and pelvic organ prolapse) and obstetric history using a web-based questionnaire. The groups were compared using the Mann-Whitney test for quantitative variables and the chi-squared test for categorical variables. The association between SLE and PFD was tested using logistic regression analysis.

resultsA total of 196 women answered the questionnaire (102 with SLE and 94 healthy controls). Women with SLE reported significantly more urinary incontinence, nocturia, anal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and genital-pelvic pain/penetration disorder than the healthy controls (p ≤ 0.05). Women with SLE were 2.8- to 3.0-fold more likely to report genital-pelvic pain/penetration disorder than healthy women.

conclusionsThe prevalence of PFD was significantly higher in women with SLE compared to healthy women. Thus, PFD seems to be an important problem in women with this disease. An in-depth investigation of these disorders could contribute to the understanding of how SLE impacts pelvic floor function.

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Fecal IncontinenceLupus Erythematosus, SystemicPelvic Floor DisordersUrinary IncontinenceCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansNocturiaPelvic Organ ProlapsePregnancySurveys and QuestionnairesDyspareuniaEpidemiologyFecal incontinencePelvic floor disordersUrinary incontinence

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