- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Estrogen and related hormone effects
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
2011-2025
University of Gothenburg
2016-2025
Health and Human Development (2HD) Research Network
2022
Weatherford (Norway)
2015
King's College Hospital
2005-2015
Universitat de Barcelona
2015
The Prostate Centre
2015
Medical University of Vienna
2015
Radboud University Nijmegen
2015
Radboud University Medical Center
2015
Objective To determine the prevalence of chronic and debilitating symptoms overactive bladder, defined here as presence frequency, urgency urge incontinence (either alone or in any combination), presumed to be caused by involuntary detrusor contractions. Subjects methods Data were collected using a population‐based survey (conducted telephone direct interview) men women aged 40 years, selected from general population France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden United Kingdom, random stratified...
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Study Type – Symptom prevalence (prospective cohort) Level of Evidence 1b What’s known on the subject? and What does study add? Few studies used current ICS LUTS symptom definitions to our knowledge no exist that estimate total worldwide reported symptoms. One primary goals this analysis was future among adults. Our estimation model suggests are highly prevalent worldwide, with an increasing burden predicted over time. OBJECTIVE • To predict regional lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS),...
OBJECTIVES To examine the effect overactive bladder (OAB) and other lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) on health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) in a population sample, as OAB often occurs conjunction with many LUTS. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A nested case‐control analysis was performed men women (cases) without (controls) OAB, from EPIC study. assessed using 2002 International Continence Society definitions. Based their responses to questions about LUTS, cases were classified into five groups;...
OBJECTIVE To estimate and compare the prevalence associated bother of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in general populations USA, UK Sweden using current International Continence Society (ICS) definitions, as no previous population‐based studies evaluating LUTS 2002 ICS have been conducted. SUBJECTS AND METHODS This cross‐sectional, population‐representative survey was conducted via Internet Sweden. Members Internet‐based panels were randomly selected to receive an e‐mailed invitation...
In Brief OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence maternal age on perinatal and obstetric outcome in women aged 40–44 years those 45 or older estimate whether adverse related intercurrent illness pregnancy complications. METHODS: National prospective, population-based, cohort a control group 20–29 who delivered during period 1987–2001. Adjusted odds ratios (OR) were calculated after adjustments for significant malformations, pre-existing diseases, smoking. Main...
The quality of life assessed by the Nottingham Health Profile Questionnaire was compared in a group women (n=120) suffering from urinary incontinence (age 75.4±1.9, range 65–84 years) and an age-matched representative sample total population (n=313). There were no significant differences between two groups occurrence other illnesses or social characteristics. Women obtained higher scores domains emotional disturbances (p<0.05) isolation (p<0.001) than control group. When subdividing...
Summary. Factors influencing the prevalence and severity of dysmenorrhoea were assessed longitudinally in a representative sample young women born 1962. The was lower ( P <0.01) at 24 years age than 19 age. At age, 67% still experienced dysmenorrhoea; 10% reported which limited daily activity. (linear analogue scale) (P<0·001) (3·4, SD 2.8) (4.1, 3.2). reduced (P<0.05) who parous 1986 nulliparous 1981; but unchanged or had miscarriage abortion. Dysmenorrhoea (P<0.001) oral...
Study Type – Symptom prevalence (prospective cohort) Level of Evidence 1b OBJECTIVE • To examine the and burden overactive bladder (OAB) with bother in UK Sweden compared to OAB without no/minimal OAB/lower urinary tract (LUTS) symptoms, respectively. PATIENTS AND METHODS A cross‐sectional population‐representative survey was conducted via Internet UK, USA. Participants rated frequency LUTS. Patient outcomes included Overactive Bladder Questionnaire Short Form, Perception Condition, Form‐12,...
Please cite this paper as: Gyhagen M, Bullarbo Nielsen T, Milsom I. Prevalence and risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse 20 years after childbirth: a national cohort study in singleton primiparae vaginal or caesarean delivery. BJOG 2012; DOI : 10.1111/1471‐0528.12020. Objective To investigate prevalence symptomatic (sPOP) sPOP concomitant with urinary incontinence (UI) women one delivery Design Registry‐based study. Setting Women who returned postal questionnaire 2008 (response rate 65.2%)....
The influence of age, parity, duration previous oral contraceptive use, hysterectomy and menopause on the prevalence urinary incontinence was evaluated by means a postal questionnaire in women 46 to 86 years old who resided city Göteborg, Sweden. A sample 10,000 from 7 birth cohorts 1900 1940 obtained at random population register. overall response rate 74.6%. increased (p < 0.001) linear fashion 12.1% cohort 24.6% cohort. nulliparous 7.7% 1930 5.5% corresponding figures for had experienced...
OBJECTIVE To determine the impact of overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms on issues related to employment, social interactions, and emotional well‐being in a population aged 40–64 years. SUBJECTS AND METHODS The study comprised cross‐sectional population‐based survey 11 521 individuals years, conducted France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, UK. involved two‐stage screening procedure. Initially, with any lower urinary tract were identified. Those whose only symptom/(s) was suggestive infection,...