The primary objective of our study is to describe urinary symptoms in women treated for endometrial cancer. We performed a cross-sectional survey of women who had undergone surgical treatment for endometrial cancer. Three validated questionnaires were utilized: the Sandvik Severity Index, the Urinary ...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are highly prevalent, lead to considerable patient morbidity, incur large financial costs to health-care systems and are one of the most common reasons for antibiotic use worldwide. The growing problem of antimicrobial res
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common among women and those with female anatomy. This is because the urethra – the tube that takes pee from the bladder to the outside of the body – is close to the anus, whereE. colibacteria live. The treatment is usually antibiotics. Be sure...
Altogether, these results suggest that rUTI susceptibility is in part mediated through the gut–bladder axis, comprising gut dysbiosis and differential immune response to bacterial bladder colonization, manifesting in symptoms. This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution Access...
In the female, denervation of the vaginal muscular wall leads to decrease in mucosal lubrification, loss of suppleness of the vaginal wall resulting in dyspareunia and impaired ability to reach orgasm; post-radiation injury and fibrosis further aggravate these symptoms [6]. Prevalence After age 40...
Urinary tract carcinoma was confirmed by cystoscopy and biopsy if necessary. Conclusions The benefits of cytology for patients without hematuria are questioned in the cost-effective treatment of female patients with irritative bladder symptoms.Access through your organization Check access to the full text...
It is predicted that 81,190 new cases of bladder cancer (about 62,380 in men and 18,810 in women) and bout 17,240 deaths from bladder cancer (about 12,520 in men and 4,720 in women) will occur in 2018, according to American Cancer Society. The symptoms, including back or pelvic ...
The symptoms sometimes can be caused by chemical irritation such as bath additives or soaps. They may disappear, if toiletries are changed. Also, you are likely to continue having urinary tract infections, if you have had three or more a year. In other words, you can expect to get another...
28 Recent evidence supports using vaginal estrogen therapy for breast cancer patients with genitourinary symptoms when nonhormonal treatments fail.29 Topical estrogen is thought to have minimal systemic absorption and no concerning safety signals with regard to the risk of stroke, venous thromboembolism, ...
Possible symptoms Other Diagnosticsa Not required for all patients Abbreviations: CFU, colony-forming units; HPF, high-power field; UTI, urinary tract infection; WBC, white blood cells. aThese tests can increase likelihood of a cystitis diagnosis but are not diagnostic on their own. Clinical cont...