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Hysterectomy and the risk of urinary incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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  • Liping Wang

  • Leilei Gao

  • Xuechai Bai

  • Juan Gu

  • June 4, 2026

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    This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between hysterectomy and urinary incontinence risk.

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    The analysis included 12 observational studies with a total of 146,759 individuals who underwent hysterectomy.

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    The pooled analysis indicated a significant association between hysterectomy and increased urinary incontinence risk, with an odds ratio of 1.31.

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    Subgroup analyses revealed a higher risk of urinary incontinence among patients who underwent abdominal hysterectomy.

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    The incidence of urinary incontinence was notably elevated in studies conducted in Asia, with no significant association in Europe and North America.

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Hysterectomy and the risk of urinary incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • by Liping Wang, Leilei Gao, Xuechai Bai, Juan Gu

  • June 4, 2026

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