Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) Challenges on Behalf of the Collaborative Research in Pelvic Surgery Consortium (CoRPS): Managing Complicated Cases Series 7: Can Fibroids Worsen Incontinence?

Authors

Sarah J. Weingarten
Alex Digesu
Markus Huebner
Lynsey Hayward
Tanaka Dune
Ladin A. Yurteri-Kaplan
Emily Weber LeBrun
Cara L. Grimes, New York Medical College

Author Type(s)

Faculty

Journal Title

International Urogynecology Journal

First Page

261

Last Page

265

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-2021

Department

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Abstract

This case presents the work-up and management of a patient with a fibroid uterus and urinary incontinence. Five international experts also provide their evaluation and approach to this case. According to the literature, there is uncertainty surrounding the relationship between fibroids and urinary incontinence. The experts emphasize patient counseling and a staged approach.

Recommended Citation

Weingarten, S. J., Digesu, A., Huebner, M., Hayward, L., Dune, T., Yurteri-Kaplan, L. A., Weber LeBrun, E., & Grimes, C. L. (2021). Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) Challenges on Behalf of the Collaborative Research in Pelvic Surgery Consortium (CoRPS): Managing Complicated Cases Series 7: Can Fibroids Worsen Incontinence?. International Urogynecology Journal, 32 (2), 261-265. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-020-04553-5