Pelvic Floor Knowledge, Toileting Behaviors, and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Women with Multiple Sclerosis
A study assessed lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in 59 women with MS compared to 60 matched controls. Women with MS exhibited worse LUTS, lower pelvic floor health knowledge, and poorer toileting behaviors. Straining to void and premature voiding were significant predictors of their LUTS issues.
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Why it matters
Understanding the unique challenges women with MS face regarding LUTS can help inform healthcare providers about necessary support and education for this population.
What this does not prove
Results may not be generalizable to men with MS due to the all-female sample and specific assessment tools used, which limit applicability to male patients.
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Study facts
- Study design
- Observational
- Participants / samples
- Not reported
- Randomised
- No
- Controlled
- Yes
- Primary endpoint met
- Yes
- Relevant MS type
- Not reported
- Publication date
- 2026-10-19
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- Abstract only
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Original sources
- Primary evidencePelvic Floor Knowledge, Toileting Behaviors, and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Women with Multiple Sclerosis. ↗DOI: 10.1007/s00192-026-06946-4
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comparatordemographically matched women without MS
findingsWomen with MS had higher UDI-6 scores, lower pelvic floor health knowledge, and more negative toileting behaviors compared to women without MS (p < 0.05).
limitationsTitle: Pelvic Floor Knowledge, Toileting Behaviors, and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Women with Multiple Sclerosis.
study designThis cross-sectional survey included 59 women with MS and 60 demographically matched women without MS.
subjectsLUTS were assessed using Urogenital Distress Inventory-6 (UDI-6) and Bristol Women's Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Questionnaire (BFLUTS).
sample size basis59 women with MS and 60 demographically matched women without MS
randomizedWomen with MS had higher UDI-6 scores, lower pelvic floor health knowledge, and more negative toileting behaviors compared to women without MS (p < 0.05).
controlledWomen with MS had higher UDI-6 scores, lower pelvic floor health knowledge, and more negative toileting behaviors compared to women without MS (p < 0.05).
peer reviewedJournal: International urogynecology journal
primary endpoint metThe final regression model explained 52.2% of the variance in UDI-6 scores; straining to void, premature voiding, and place preference for voiding were significant predictors.
research categoriesThis study aimed to compare LUTS, pelvic floor health knowledge, and toileting behaviors between women with MS and demographically matched women without MS, examine their associations, and identify predictors of LUTS.
publication datePublication date: 2026-10-19
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