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Review
. 2021 Dec;187(4):579-585.
doi: 10.1002/ajmg.c.31959. Epub 2021 Nov 20.

Urogynaecology and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Mittal Patel  1 , Vik Khullar  1
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Review

Urogynaecology and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Mittal Patel et al. Am J Med Genet C Semin Med Genet. 2021 Dec.

Abstract

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) can lead to a presentation to urogynaecology services with multiple symptoms including vaginal prolapse, overactive bladder symptoms, voiding dysfunction, bladder pain syndrome, recurrent urinary tracts infections, stress urinary incontinence, recurring bladder diverticula, vesicoureteral reflux, pelvic floor pain or spasms, and complicated postnatal perineal wounds. This article explores the pathophysiology of these conditions in causing urinary urgency, incontinence, and infections; highlighting the key investigations and management considerations for women with EDS including conservative, pharmacological, and surgical.

Keywords: Ehlers-Danlos syndromes; connective tissues disorder; urinary symptoms; urogynaecology.

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