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Publicado 2018
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Urinary incontinence (UI) affects 1 in 4 women. It can present at any age; its frequency increases at menopause. There are many factors involved in its appearance, but the weakening of the pelvic floor is the main cause. Objective: To analyze the differences in UI management with rehabilitation and laser use, and their influence in the sexuality of the women being treated. Design: Clinical, randomized, prospective, uncontrolled and open trial of patients who consulted at Clinica La Sagrada Familia, Armenia, Quindío, Colombia. Material: Women diagnosed with urinary incontinence were treated between January 2015 and April 2017. Results: We analyzed 45 women, mean age 47.1 ± 9.9 years. In the total population studied, the prevalence of stress incontinence was 55.5%, mixed UI presented in 35.5% and urge incontinence, in 8.8%. 86.6% of patients had vaginal laxity; in 28.8%, the UI occurred ...