Table 3.
Impact of age on urinary and bowel dysfunction
| Pelvic floor symptom | <50 years, n (%) | ≥ 50 years, n (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal paina | 11 (32.4) | 16 (13.3) | 0.01 |
| Constipationa | 8 (23.5) | 14 (11.7) | 0.01 |
| Diarrheaa | 1 (2.9) | 6 (5.0) | 0.78 |
| Fecal incontinencea | 2 (5.9) | 4 (3.4) | 0.62 |
| Nocturiab | 3 (20.0) | 17 (17.0) | 0.40 |
| Enuresisb | 1 (20.0) | 4 (5.8) | 0.09 |
| Pain in bladderb | 3 (20.0) | 3 (3.0) | 0.01 |
| Leak before getting to toiletb | 2 (13.4) | 37 (37.0) | 0.03 |
| Leak with physical activityb | 1 (20.0) | 3 (4.3) | 0.14 |
All data were analyzed using Fisher’s exact test
a
Based on the Rotterdam Symptom Checklist questionnaire
b
Based on International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms