Obesity is associated with increased prevalence and severity of pelvic floor disorders in women considering bariatric surgery

The prevalence of PFDs, including SUI, UUI, and all forms of AI, was greater in the obese and morbidly obese women contemplating bariatric surgery. Obesity was also associated with an increased severity of UI and AI. Obesity appears to confer a fourfold and twofold increased risk of UI and AI, respectively.