Anal sphincter tone and anal intercourse

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associations between anal intercourse and fecal incontinence. Fecal incontinence was defined as the loss of liquid, solid, or mucus stool occurring at least monthly on a validated questionnaire. A gender-specific sexual behavior questionnaire assessed any anal intercourse via an audio computer-assisted personal interview. Co-variables included: age, race, education, poverty income ratio, body mass index, chronic illnesses, depression, loose stool consistency Bristol Stool Scale types 6 or 7 , and reproductive variables in women.

Engaging in the practice of anal intercourse may increase risks for bowel problems, including fecal incontinence and bowel leakage, according to a University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Medicine study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. The incontinence risk is heightened particularly among men who have intercourse with men, according to lead author Alayne Markland, D. The researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys from 6, adults. They found 37 percent of women and almost 5 percent of men reported trying anal intercourse at least once. Women engaging in anal intercourse were 50 percent more likely than their peers to report having fecal incontinence at least once a month. Overall, 4, adults ages 2, women and 2, men completed sexual behavior questionnaires and responded to fecal incontinence questions as part of the NHANES surveys.

Reuters Health - Anal sex may be linked to an increased risk of incontinence, particularly among men who have sex with men, a U. Researchers analyzed national health survey data from 6, adults and found 37 percent of women and about 5 percent of men reported trying anal intercourse at least once. Alayne Markland of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Anal sphincter injuries are uncommon injuries outside of obstetric practice — but they may cause disastrous complications. We present a case of complete anal sphincter disruption from anal intercourse in a 25 year old woman. Clinical management is presented and technical details of the repair are discussed. She had an uneventful post-operative course and good continence after days of follow up.