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Review
. 2024 Feb;35(2):291-301.
doi: 10.1007/s00192-023-05694-z. Epub 2024 Jan 22.

Management of mixed urinary incontinence: IUGA committee opinion

Swati Jha  1 , Peter C Jeppson  2 , Fulya Dokmeci  3 , Gisele V Marquini  4 , Marair G F Sartori  5 , Pamela Moalli  6 , Shazia A Malik  7
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Review

Management of mixed urinary incontinence: IUGA committee opinion

Swati Jha et al. Int Urogynecol J. 2024 Feb.

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis: Mixed urinary incontinence (MUI) is defined by the International Urogynecology Association (IUGA) and International Continence Society as the complaint of involuntary leakage of urine associated with urgency and also with exertion, effort, sneezing or coughing. It therefore implies the coexistence of both stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). MUI is a heterogeneous diagnosis that requires an assessment of its individual components of SUI and UUI. Management requires an individualised approach to the symptom components. The aim of this review is to identify the assessment/investigations and management options for MUI.

Methods: A working subcommittee from the IUGA Research & Development (R&D) Committee was created and volunteers invited from the IUGA membership. A literature review was performed to provide guidance focused on the recommended assessment and management of MUI. The document was then evaluated by the entire IUGA R&D Committee and IUGA Board of Directors and revisions made. The final document represents the IUGA R&D Committee Opinion.

Results: The R&D Committee MUI opinion paper provides guidance on the assessment and management of women with MUI and summarises the evidence-based recommendations.

Conclusions: Mixed urinary incontinence is a complex problem and successful management requires alleviation of both the stress and urge components. Care should be individualised based on patient preferences. Further research is needed to guide patients in setting goals and to determine which component of MUI to treat first. The evidence for many of the surgical/procedural treatment options for MUI are limited and needs to be explored in more detail.

Keywords: Mixed urinary incontinence.

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