Stress Urinary Incontinence: Comparative Efficacy Trials

Erin Seifert Lavelle; Halina M Zyczynski

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2015.10.009

Stress Urinary Incontinence: Comparative Efficacy Trials

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2016 Mar;43(1):45-57. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2015.10.009.

Authors

Erin Seifert Lavelle¹, Halina M Zyczynski²

Affiliations

¹ Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. Electronic address: seifertee@upmc.edu.
² Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.

PMID: 26880507
DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2015.10.009

Abstract

Women seeking relief from symptoms of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) may choose from a broad array of treatment options. Therapies range from lifestyle/behavioral modification to surgical interventions, and differ in terms of both effectiveness and risk. Individualized treatment plans can be developed to address a patient's expectations and goals for treatment, as well as her tolerance for potential adverse events. This article reviews the highest-quality clinical trials comparing contemporary treatment options for women with SUI. Clinicians and patients can use this compendium to inform their treatment selection.

Keywords: Comparative efficacy; Review; Stress urinary incontinence (SUI); Treatment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Clinical Trials as Topic
Comparative Effectiveness Research
Exercise Therapy
Female
Humans
Pelvic Floor / surgery*
Pessaries
Prosthesis Implantation
Suburethral Slings
Urinary Incontinence, Stress / therapy*