The aim of this study was to analyze social functioning in patients with urogynecological problems. Urinary and pelvic floor disorders are important health issues that affect quality of life as well as the psychological and mental health of women. Most commonly, the causes of these disorders are vaginal delivery especially assisted delivery, hereditary or acquired connective tissue diseases, pelvic surgery, estrogen loss, diabetes, thyroid disease, elevated body mass index (BMI) and hard physical labor. The study included a sample of women with urinary incontinence (UI) (N = 110) and a sample of women who underwent surgery for UI (N = 101). Both groups filled out our questionnaires after an examination. Our questionnaire confirmed that women’s insecurities with regards to UI extend into various aspects of their social lives and that the fear they feel causes difficulties in their everyday lives. The fact that many women stated they are afraid to have sexual intercourse is particularly concerning. Modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures achieve the optimal effect of treatment and ensure the patients’ quality of life. Treatment should be conservative or surgical, but also psychological — tailored to each individual.
Djaković et al. (2025) studied this question.