The hidden epidemic of urinary incontinence in women: a population-based study with emphasis on preventive strategies.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent clinical condition especially among women aged 40 years and above. It is not often reported as it is considered an age-related problem. This study attempts to estimate UI among women above 40 years and its determinants in an area zone of Tehran, Iran.

Vulvovaginal candidiasis and its related factors in diabetic women.

Objective: One of the problems of women with diabetes is resistant vulvovaginitis, which is related to some factors such as hyperglycemia, allergy and atopy. One of the most common pathogens associated with this condition is Candida albicans . Thus, most physicians begin antifungal therapy at the patients first visit, even without paraclinical findings.