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Pelvic floor muscle training for secondary prevention of pelvic organ prolapse (PREVPROL): a multicentre randomised controlled trial [PDF]
Lancet, The, 2017 BackgroundPelvic floor muscle training can reduce prolapse severity and symptoms in women seeking treatment. We aimed to assess whether this intervention could also be effective in secondary prevention of prolapse and the need for future treatment ...
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Pelvic floor muscle function in women presenting with pelvic floor disorders
International Urogynecology Journal, 2009This observational study was undertaken to determine knowledge, prior instruction, frequency of performance, and ability to perform pelvic floor muscle exercises in a group of women presenting for evaluation of pelvic floor disorders.Three hundred twenty-five women presenting for evaluation of pelvic floor disorders were questioned concerning knowledge
Michael D, Moen +3 more
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Functional imaging of the pelvic floor
European Journal of Radiology, 2003Pelvic floor dysfunction and associated pelvic organ prolapse represent a major problem in our present-day society, mostly afflicting parous women. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is assuming an increasingly important role in the more accurate delineation of the extent of the problem.
Andreas, Lienemann, Tanja, Fischer
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Pelvic floor muscle function in the standing position in women with pelvic floor dysfunction
International Urogynecology Journal, 2021Clinical assessment of the pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) in a standing position may provide a more valid representation of PFM function experienced by patients in daily life than assessment in the lying position. The primary aim of this study was to examine PFM function in a standing versus a lying position in parous women with any type of urinary ...
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Sexual function following pelvic floor surgery
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2008To prospectively evaluate sexual function in women who underwent surgery for incontinence and/or prolapse using the Pelvic Organ Prolapse-Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ), and to provide a preliminary evaluation of the PISQ's psychometric properties for a population of women in the United Kingdom.Women who underwent surgery for pelvic ...
Ranee, Thakar +4 more
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Sexual function and pelvic floor disorders
Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2005Sexual wellbeing is an important aspect of women's health. Female sexual dysfunction is multifactorial and involves physical, social and psychological dimensions. Dysfunction may result from lack of sexual desire, sexual pain or arousal, and orgasmic problems.
Chahin, Achtari, Peter L, Dwyer
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Pelvic floor muscle function in women with pelvic floor dysfunction
International Urogynecology Journal, 2013The objectives of this study were to investigate the level of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function in women with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) referred by gynaecologists and urologists for in-hospital pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), and to identity associated factors for a low level of PFM function.Data of women with PFD referred to a PFMT ...
Sigrid, Tibaek, Christian, Dehlendorff
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Pelvic floor: anatomy and function
Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 2006Abstract The pelvic floor is a dome‐shaped striated muscular sheet that encloses the bladder, uterus, and rectum, and, together with the anal sphincters, has an important role in regulating storage and evacuation of urine and stool. This article reviews the anatomy, nerve supply, pharmacology, and functions of the anal sphincters and the pelvic floor.
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Pelvic Floor Function/Dysfunction and Electrodiagnostic Evaluation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 1998The pelvic floor provides support for the bladder, rectum, and genital systems, as well as proper positioning and orientation of the urethral and anal sphincters. Impairment may result in prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. The impact is enormous in terms of personal, social, and financial burden.
M M, Roberts, T A, Park
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