metformin has been researched along with Urinary Incontinence in 2 studies
Metformin: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
metformin : A member of the class of guanidines that is biguanide the carrying two methyl substituents at position 1.
Urinary Incontinence: Involuntary loss of URINE, such as leaking of urine. It is a symptom of various underlying pathological processes. Major types of incontinence include URINARY URGE INCONTINENCE and URINARY STRESS INCONTINENCE.
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"At the study entry, the prevalence of weekly urinary incontinence was lower in the intensive lifestyle intervention group compared with the metformin and placebo groups (44." | 5.20 | Long-term prevalence and predictors of urinary incontinence among women in the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study. ( Barrett-Connor, E; Brown, JS; Crandall, JP; Kanaya, AM; Kusek, JW; Ma, Y; Montez, MG; Orchard, TJ; Phelan, S; Vittinghoff, E; Wing, R, 2015) |
Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
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pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
2000's | 1 (50.00) | 29.6817 |
2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
Authors | Studies |
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Phelan, S | 1 |
Kanaya, AM | 2 |
Ma, Y | 2 |
Vittinghoff, E | 2 |
Barrett-Connor, E | 2 |
Wing, R | 2 |
Kusek, JW | 2 |
Orchard, TJ | 2 |
Crandall, JP | 1 |
Montez, MG | 1 |
Brown, JS | 2 |
Nyberg, LM | 1 |
2 trials available for metformin and Urinary Incontinence
Article | Year |
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Long-term prevalence and predictors of urinary incontinence among women in the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study.
Topics: Adult; Body Mass Index; Diabetes Mellitus; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Follow-Up Studi | 2015 |
Lifestyle intervention is associated with lower prevalence of urinary incontinence: the Diabetes Prevention Program.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Diet; Exercise; Female; Humans; Hypoglyce | 2006 |