The impact of lower urinary tract symptoms on the quality of life during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study from Palestine.

Qais T AhmadJaffar H SaffariniAhmad M SamaraDima S JabriZaina H SafariniYousra M BanijaberAhmad JaradatFaris AbushammaSa'ed H Zyoud

Published in: BMC urology (2020)

Our study shows a remarkable correlation between LUTS and QoL among pregnant women. Further longitudinal studies are required to assess the status of LUTS in the pre-pregnancy stage to ascertain a more accurate assessment of LUTS or LUTS related intervention and its impact on QoL during pregnancy.

Keyphrases

lower urinary tract symptoms
benign prostatic hyperplasia
randomized controlled trial
physical activity
preterm birth
risk factors
cross sectional
case control
clinical evaluation