International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 86 , Pages S6-S16 , July 2004

Stress urinary incontinence in the gynecological practice

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☆ Data on the prevalence, risk factors, help-seeking behavior and impact on quality of life of (stress) urinary incontinence in women.

PII: S0020-7292(04)00163-8

doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2004.05.004

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 86 , Pages S6-S16 , July 2004

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