The prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms in Caesarean section patients’ first and seventh day of postpartum

Abstract

Objective: To compare the prevalence of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) on the first day and the seventh day postpartum in Caesarian section patient Method: This cross-sectional study utilized the ICIQ-FLUTS LF (ICIQ-Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms-Long Form) and a questionnaire to screen for risk factors among postpartum patients who underwent C-section delivery at Santo Antonius Hospital, Pontianak, West Kalimantan. Data were collected twice, 12 hours after urinary catheter removal and on the seventh day of the postpartum period. The study sample consisted of 95 respondents. Results: Among the 111 total respondents, the majority were under 35 years old, multiparous, classified as obese, had no family history of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS), and had not used diuretics or traditional medicine. Significant differences were observed in the prevalence of LUTS between the first and seventh days of the postpartum period. Most symptoms showed a decrease on the seventh day, except for six symptoms: insensible urinary incontinence, hesitancy, urinary retention, feeling of incomplete emptying, bladder pain, and dysuria, which increased. Conclusion: In conclusion, our study suggests that the duration of the postpartum period affects the prevalence of LUTS following C-section delivery. However, it's important to acknowledge the limitations of this study, which may impact the understanding of LUTS progression during the postpartum period. Conclusion: In conclusion, we concluded that the duration of the postpartum period affects the LUTS after delivery with the method of C-section, but this study has many limitations which may affect the progressivity of LUTS in the Postpartum period.