Main findings
This study examined the association of eating behaviour with symptoms of
pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women. We found that women who had
reported to have restrictive eating style were more likely to experience
the symptoms of constipation or defecation difficulties. Similarly,
women with highest food consumption in the evening were more likely to
experience symptoms of urge urinary incontinence. Attempting to maintain
healthy eating patterns was associated with lower risk of symptoms of
urge urinary incontinence.