Pelvic floor disorders after childbirth, such as prolapse and stress incontinence, have lifelong consequences for women, with vaginal birth being the biggest risk factor, and requiring surgery for approximately 10% of women who give birth vaginally each year. 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.11.1253 This review article was published this week in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.American Journal… Continue reading Pelvic floor injury during vaginal birth is life-altering and preventable: what can we do about it?
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Influence of pelvic floor disorders on quality of life in women
Women with pelvic floor disorders, including symptoms of prolapse, colorectal-anal symptoms, and urinary symptoms, experience a negative impact on their quality of life, particularly in the emotional component. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1180907 Rocío Molina and colleagues (2023) studied influence of pelvic floor disorders on quality of life in women. Pelvic floor disorders have a significant impact on the quality… Continue reading Influence of pelvic floor disorders on quality of life in women