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Urine Incontinence Occurrence and Sexual Hormones in Women With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury/Disease - a Pilot Study

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - anyFemaleSwiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

There is a knowledge gap about the influence of the menstrual cycle on bladder function in women with spinal cord injury. So far, studies regarding urinary incontinence have primarily focused on women after menopause. It has become clear that a lack of the sex hormone estrogen, which occurs after menopause, can lead to urinary incontinence. During the course of the menstrual cycle, women also experience fluctuations in their sex hormones, particularly estrogen. The estrogen level is highest before ovulation and decreases afterwards. The investigators aim to explore whether this drop in hormone levels could lead to more frequent urinary incontinence during this phase. In order to offer the patients optimal treatment for urinary incontinence, it is important to understand the potential causes behind it. Participants will document their menstrual cycles and episodes of urinary incontinences

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * women * age โ‰ฅ 18 years * chronic neurogenic bladder dysfunction due to acquired spinal cord injury * regular menstrual cycle (26-30 days/cycle) * written consent given * UI group only: UI at least once per month Exclusion Criteria: * Detrusor overactivity in storage phase above 15cmH20 * Oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea (infrequent or absent menstrual periods) * Hormonal intake/contraception * Intake of androgens * Intake of drugs which interfere with female sex hormones significantly * Individuals who underwent sex reassignment surgery * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Women who are trying to conceive * Gynaecological carcinoma * Endometriosis * Ovariectomy * Current pelvic floor physiotherapy * Reconstructive surgery of bladder * Local irritation of the bladder, such as bladder tumour, bladder stones, acute urinary tract infection at study start * Inability to follow study procedures (cognitive or language barriers)
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What it tests

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Where

1 site
Swiss Paraplegic Center
Nottwil, Switzerland
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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