Faecal incontinence is a serious socioeconomic problem with a significant impact on the quality of life of the aected women. In spite of this, the women do not discuss the problem with their physicians.
Most women in the Czech Republic discuss and manage their intimate issues with their private gynecologist. Kerefore, a gynecologist should know the options of diagnostics and treatment of this condition, initial steps in the conservative treatment as well as where to refer the patients if the treatment is unsuccessful.
Kis review summarizes the possibilities of fecal incontinence treatment with a focus on conservative treatment.