Pelvic-Floor-Related Symptoms in Female Patients with MS
In a study of 112 women with MS, 83% reported frequent urination, 70.5% had urge incontinence, and 76.8% reported constipation. Older age was associated with increased urinary symptom distress and a greater overall impact on quality of life after accounting for other factors like BMI and MS duration.
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Why it matters
This research highlights the significant prevalence of pelvic-floor-related symptoms in women with MS and suggests that age may worsen these symptoms, indicating a need for awareness and potentially tailored support for affected individuals.
What this does not prove
The study's cross-sectional design limits conclusions about causation, and findings may not be generalizable as it was conducted in Saudi Arabia.
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Study facts
- Study design
- Observational
- Participants / samples
- 112 · basis not reported
- Randomised
- Not reported
- Controlled
- Not reported
- Primary endpoint met
- Yes
- Relevant MS type
- Not reported
- Publication date
- 2026-10-06
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
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- Not classified
Original sources
- Primary evidencePrevalence of Self-Reported Pelvic-Floor-Related Symptoms Among Female Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. ↗DOI: 10.3390/healthcare14193324
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study designcross-sectional study was conducted among 112 female patients with MS (EDSS ≤ 7, age ≥ 18 years).
subjects112 female patients with MS (EDSS ≤ 7, age ≥ 18 years).
sample size112
primary endpoint metObjective: To evaluate the prevalence and impact of self- reported pelvic-floor-related symptoms among women with MS in Saudi Arabia and their effects on quality of life (QOL).
publication date2026-10-06
primary endpointObjective: To evaluate the prevalence and impact of self- reported pelvic-floor-related symptoms among women with MS in Saudi Arabia and their effects on quality of life (QOL).
findingsThe most commonly reported symptoms were frequent urination (83%), urge incontinence (70.5%), and constipation (76.8%). Following adjustment for multiple comparisons, increasing age was positively associated with greater urinary symptom distress, overall pelvic-floor-related symptom burden, and greater urinary and prolapse related impact on QOL.
limitationsTitle: Prevalence of Self-Reported Pelvic-Floor-Related Symptoms Among Female Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
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