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Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging of the female pelvic floor—a pictorial review

Insights into Imaging, 2019
Pelvic floor dysfunctions represent a range of functional disorders that frequently occur in adult women, carrying a significant burden on the quality of life, and its incidence tends to increase attending to the expected aging of the population.
João Cunha Salvador, Mónica Portela Coutinho, José Marques Venâncio, Bárbara Viamonte   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Grooved Surface of the Obturator Internus Muscle With Two Distinct Adjacent Parts

Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The specific anatomical features of the obturator internus, particularly those of its medial surface, remain insufficiently characterized. This study investigated the morphology of the obturator internus muscle by focusing on the shape of its medial surface and potential age‐related changes.
Satoru Muro, Junichi Tsuchiya, Takuya Ibara, Akimoto Nimura, Keiichi Akita   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Frequency of pelvic floor disorders and related socio-demographic and obstetric determinants in reproductive aged women in Tabriz city, 2021-2022 [PDF]

Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān
Introduction: Pelvic floor disorders are one of the most common morbidities in women, which have negative consequences on women's daily life. Since the total prevalence of this disorder among Iranian′s women has not been reported by appropriate tools ...
Fatemeh Rashidi, Mojgan Mirghafourvand
doaj   +1 more source

Characterizing the Prevalence of Pelvic Floor Disorders in Males and Females With Lower Limb Amputation: Initial Study Findings. [PDF]

J Womens Pelvic Health Phys Ther
Purpose: Investigate the prevalence of pelvic floor disorder symptoms in males and females with unilateral lower limb amputation. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey-based study.
Clemens S, Alappattu M, Slone S, Urbanowicz A, Gaunaurd I, Darter B.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Influence of Pelvic Floor Disorders on Sleep Quality in Women. [PDF]

J Pers Med
Pelvic floor disorders, the impact of their symptoms, and their association with sleep quality and sleep disorders is a little studied area. The aim of this study was to determine if an association exists between pelvic floor disorders in women and sleep
Peinado-Molina RA, Martínez-Vázquez S, Hernández-Martínez A, Martínez-Galiano JM.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 71-80, April 2025.
Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan, Enaam A. Adanu, K. Rivet Amico   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Creation and Implementation of Virtual Urogynecology Patient Cases for Medical Student Education

MedEdPORTAL, 2022
Introduction Urogynecologic disorders are highly prevalent, and many physicians across various specialties will encounter and care for patients with pelvic floor disorders.
Jacqueline Y. Kikuchi, Margot Le Neveu, Shannon Arnold, Austin Offnick, Keila S. Muñiz, Prerna Pandya, Rehan Feroz, Jaime B. Long, Lindsay R. Ledebur, Danielle Patterson, Chi Chiung Grace Chen   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pelvic floor muscle strength and the incidence of pelvic floor disorders after vaginal and cesarean delivery

, 2020
Background: Pelvic floor disorders (including urinary and anal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse) are associated with childbirth. Injury to the pelvic floor muscles during vaginal childbirth, such as avulsion of the levator ani muscle, is associated
Handa, Victoria L, Blomquist, Joan, Carroll, Megan K, Munoz, Alvaro   +3 more
core   +1 more source

A comparison in maternal and neonatal outcomes between mild fundal pressure and vacuum extraction for shortening the second stage of labor

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Mild fundal pressure (MFP) and vacuum extraction (VE) are interventions used during the second stage of labor when clinical intervention is required. While VE is well established with standardized training and predictable risks, MFP remains controversial with limited comparative data. This study aimed to compare maternal and neonatal
Omri Dominsky, Nurit Malka Goldwasser, Roza Berkovits‐Shperling, Michal Rosenberg‐Friedman, Yoav Baruch, Yariv Yogev, Anat Lavie   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of pelvic floor training on sexual function of treated patients

, 2003
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of improvements in urinary incontinence resulting from pelvic floor rehabilitation on the sexual function of patients.
Yalcin, O, Beji, NK, Erkan, HA
core   +1 more source