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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.In this follow‐up of a randomized controlled trial including 1911 primiparous women with a vaginal birth, minor and major second‐degree tears were not associated with pelvic floor dysfunction 1 year postpartum. OASI was associated with colorectal–anal symptoms, whereas episiotomy was associated with vaginal symptoms affecting body image.
Malin Edqvist +9 more
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Balkan Medical Journal, 2018 Pelvic floor dysfunction is a clinical entity that is prevalent among female patients. Determining the exact underlying cause of pelvic floor dysfunction is difficult, and surgical intervention for this clinical entity may be challenging.
Yiğit Akın +4 more
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BMC Women's Health, 2019 Background Reproductive history and urogynecological disorders have been associated with limitations in physical function. However, little is known about the relationship between symptoms of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, and physical ...
Mariana Carmem Apolinário Vieira +5 more
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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.We provide normative data on perineal body dimensions in nulliparous women using high‐resolution 3D ultrasound. These findings enhance anatomical understanding and may support clinical assessment of perineal integrity in women. Abstract Introduction Despite the perineal body's important functional role, few studies have specifically evaluated its size ...
Emilia Rotstein +3 more
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Chronic disease among women in a resource-constrained setting. The case of pelvic organ prolapse in rural Ethiopia [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Pregnancy and childbirth are major risk factors for pelvic floor disorders worldwide. Many of the affected women live in resource-constrained settings with high fertility rates, early-age deliveries and limited access to obstetric care.
Gjerde, Janne Lillelid
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Conservative management of pelvic organ prolapse
, 2018 Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition with one in 10 women undergoing surgery during their lifetime. In the community 8% of women complain of the symptom of a vaginal bulge which is the symptom that most closely correlates with the finding of a ...
Dwyer, Lucy +3 more
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The use of topical vaginal estrogens in postpartum women: A systematic review
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.A postpartum reduction in circulating estrogen levels, due to antagonism from elevated prolactin levels, further elevated during breastfeeding, can result in pelvic floor dysfunction, including bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction, pain and implications for perineal wound healing.
Aysha Waheed +2 more
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Robotic-assisted Sacrocolpopexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
, 2014 The demand for surgical correction of pelvic organ prolapse is expected to grow as the aging population remains active and focused on quality of life. Definitive correction of pelvic organ prolapse can be accomplished through both vaginal and abdominal ...
White, W. M. +3 more
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The socioeconomic burden of pelvic floor disorders
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.Pelvic floor disorders can have a negative influence on a woman's well‐being, quality of life, working ability, and sexual function and also prevent many women from participating in recreational activities. The global costs of PFDs to health care systems and society are enormous. Abstract Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) such as pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
Ian Milsom +5 more
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