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ReviewInternational urogynecology journal2026

Urinary Incontinence Among Female Patients with Lichen Sclerosus: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Yiwen Liu, Lina Bai, Mengmeng Zhao, Deqiong, Zhen Xiao

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Yiwen Liu *The First Affiliated Hospital, First Clinical College, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Lina Bai *The First Affiliated Hospital, First Clinical College, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
Mengmeng Zhao *The First Affiliated Hospital, First Clinical College, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
DeqiongDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Children's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region, No. 10, Chagu Avenue, Lhasa, Liuwu New District, China. 155236272@qq.com.
Zhen XiaoThe First Affiliated Hospital, First Clinical College, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China. seriousdoc@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8612-6728

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Establishment of the Nagqu Plateau Health Innovation Platform and a Series of Studies on Plateau Diseases, Key Research and Development and Transformation Projects NQKJ-2025-07Lhasa Science and Technology Program (CN) LSKJ202505Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program YXMJ-QN-14University-level Teaching Reform Research Project of Dalian Medical University DYLX24003
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Abstract

introduction and hypothesisLichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis with an autoimmune component, clinically observed to co-occur with pelvic floor disorders, particularly urinary incontinence (UI). However, the strength of this association remains unclear. This study was aimed at the quantitative synthesis of the prevalence of UI in female patients with LS and the risk of UI associated with LS.

methodsA systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science and Medline from inception to 29 December 2025. Observational studies reporting UI data in women with LS were included. Study quality was assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute checklists. A single proportion meta-analysis pooling the prevalence of UI and a comparative meta-analysis calculating risk ratio for UI in LS versus non-LS controls were conducted.

resultsThirteen studies involving 52,002 participants were included. All studies involving 13,296 patients with LS were included for a single-proportion analysis. The pooled prevalence of UI was 0.23 (95% CI 0.12-0.38, I

conclusionsThis study suggests that LS in women might be associated with a significantly higher prevalence of UI. Despite considerable heterogeneity, the findings highlight the need for integrated, multidisciplinary care that includes routine urological assessment in the management of LS. Further prospective studies are required.

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FemaleLichen sclerosusMeta-analysisSystematic reviewUrinary incontinence

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