Overactive Bladder and Pelvic Organ Mobility

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a prevalent condition that deteriorates the quality of life of patients. Bladder has diverse etiologist, which include supra sacral neurological diseases, metabolic syndrome, autonomic dysfunctions and bladder outlet obstruction. In addition a decreased level of estrogenic, bladder outlet incompetence and especially, pelvic organ prolapse are associated with the pathophysiology of female bladder. Overactive bladder is a prevalent condition, which negatively impacts patients’ quality of life. Pelvic organ prolapse also prevalent in women has been recognized as an important ethology of female bladder although the pathophysiological mechanisms remain controversial.

Author(s): Shun Lina

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