A new study from the University of Jyväskylä reveals a connection between eating behavior and pelvic floor disorder symptoms in middle-aged women. The research found that diets high in processed foods and fast food increased the risk of urinary incontinence, while a diet rich in fruits and overall higher quality foods decreased the risk.
A recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland has revealed a significant link between eating behavior and symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women. The research, published in the journal Women's Health , examined the dietary habits of over 1,000 women aged 47 to 55 in the Jyväskylä region and found that certain eating patterns were associated with an increased risk of experiencing pelvic floor disorder symptoms.
For instance, higher consumption of highly processed ready-made foods and fast food was linked to a greater likelihood of stress and urgency urinary incontinence. Conversely, a diet rich in fruits and overall higher quality foods was associated with a reduced risk of stress urinary incontinence. Pelvic floor disorders, which can include stress urinary incontinence, urgency urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, constipation, and defecation difficulties, are prevalent in women, particularly as they approach menopause. Estrogen decline during menopause, natural aging, reproductive history, and factors that increase intra-abdominal pressure are known contributors to pelvic floor dysfunction. Lifestyle choices, such as dietary habits and eating behavior, have also emerged as potential risk factors.The study, led by doctoral researcher Mari Kuutti from the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, focused on the impact of disordered eating, encompassing overeating, restrictive eating, and alternating between these behaviors, on the onset of pelvic floor disorder symptoms. Kuutti's team discovered that women who reported disordered eating were more susceptible to experiencing these symptoms compared to women with normal eating habits. The findings underscore the importance of considering eating behavior as a potential contributor to pelvic floor health and encourage further research into the complex interplay between diet and pelvic floor disorders
PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS URINARY INCONTINENCE DIETS EATING HABITS WOMEN's HEALTH
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