Hysterectomy and the risk of urinary incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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By
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Liping Wang
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Leilei Gao
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Xuechai Bai
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Juan Gu
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June 4, 2026
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Objective:
To evaluate the association between hysterectomy and the risk of developing urinary incontinence (UI) based on observational studies.
Key Findings:
- Significant association between hysterectomy and increased risk of UI (OR = 1.31, 95% CI: 1.03-1.66).
- Higher risk of UI observed in patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy (OR = 1.21, 95% CI: 1.10-1.34).
- Incidence of UI particularly elevated in studies conducted in Asia; no significant association found in Europe and North America.
Interpretation:
Remove unsupported conclusions.
Limitations:
- Potential for publication bias.
- Variability in study quality and methodologies.
Conclusion:
Remove unsupported conclusions.
