The pelvic floor puzzle in the spotlight:the association between pelvic floor muscle function and pelvic floor symptoms in men and women [PDF]
Pelvic floor symptoms such as lower urinary tract symptoms, defecation problems, sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain are prevalent in men en women. However, the relation between pelvic floor (dys)function and pelvic floor symptoms is unclear.
Notenboom-Nas, Françoise
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Recognizing myofascial pelvic pain in the female patient with chronic pelvic pain. [PDF]
Myofascial pelvic pain (MFPP) is a major component of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and often is not properly identified by health care providers. The hallmark diagnostic indicator of MFPP is myofascial trigger points in the pelvic floor musculature that ...
Katzman, Wendy B, Pastore, Elizabeth A
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Urinary tract endometriosis: Revisiting the definition of ureterolysis
Abstract Objectives To report the incidence of urinary tract endometriosis (UTE) among patients with deep endometriosis, and to analyze surgical procedures, the rate of complications, and the recurrence rate in patients with UTE managed in a French expert center.
Constance Durant Des Aulnois+9 more
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Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of basic versus biofeedback-mediated intensive pelvic floor muscle training for female stress or mixed urinary incontinence: protocol for the OPAL randomised trial [PDF]
This is the final version. Available on open access from BMJ Publishing Group via the DOI in this recordIntroduction Accidental urine leakage is a distressing problem that affects around one in three women. The main types of urinary incontinence (UI) are
Abdel-Fattah, Mohamed+18 more
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Factors contributing to long‐term vaginal pessary use: A mixed‐methods study
Abstract Objective One of the treatment options in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is vaginal pessary therapy. For a well‐informed decision, different aspects of the treatment option, including sustainable long‐term outcomes, need to be discussed with the patient.
L. E. Drost+4 more
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Twelve-year follow-up of conservative management of postnatal urinary and faecal incontinence and prolapse outcomes : randomised controlled trial [PDF]
© 2013 Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Funded by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, UK; Health Research Council of New Zealand.
Elders, A+7 more
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Surgical site infections and sepsis in gynecological surgery
Abstract Despite advancements in infection control, surgical site infections (SSIs) and postoperative sepsis remain significant challenges in gynecological surgery, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. In low‐income countries, circulatory failure due to septic shock leads to most deaths after surgery, with sepsis ...
Cristina Taliento+13 more
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The relationship between pelvic floor functions and vaginal microbiota in 6–8 weeks postpartum women
The impairment of pelvic floor muscle functions and Lactobacillus-deficient vaginal microbiota is common in postpartum women. However, few studies have explored the correlation between pelvic floor muscle functions and vaginal microbiota.
Yakun Zhang+6 more
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Individualised pelvic floor muscle training in women with pelvic organ prolapse: a multicentre randomised controlled trial [PDF]
<br>Background: Pelvic organ prolapse is common and is strongly associated with childbirth and increasing age. Women with prolapsed are often advised to do pelvic floor muscle exercises, but supporting evidence is limited.
Barry, Sarah+15 more
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Pregnancy via Testicular Sperm Extraction for Anejaculation After Neuroblastoma Surgery
ABSTRACT Background Surgical treatment of a neuroblastoma, a malignant tumor of the sympathetic nervous system, may result in ejaculatory disorder. There are no reports examining ejaculation disorders after neuroblastoma surgery. Case Presentation The patient was a 31‐year‐old Japanese male who had undergone surgery for neuroblastoma of the abdomen at ...
Jurii Karibe+8 more
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