
10/09/2025
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI), urgency urinary incontinence (UUI), and symptoms of urgency, frequency, and nocturia are prevalent during pregnancy and the postpartum period, but often are underestimated. Overactive bladder, including UUI, affects nearly 65% of patients during pregnancy. Postpartum SUI is particularly associated with mood disorders. Despite the association, many women delay seeking care. Effective treatments for urinary incontinence are available, and timely peripartum screening supports early intervention, thereby enhancing quality of life.
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