Fecal incontinence and associated pelvic floor dysfunction during and one year after the first pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obstetric anal sphincter injury is an important risk factor for postpartum fecal incontinence but few studies have reported fecal incontinence occurring, even during pregnancy. The first objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of fecal incontinence, obstructed defecation and vaginal bulging early and late in pregnancy and postpartum. The second objective was to assess the association between symptoms in pregnancy, delivery characteristics, and bowel and vaginal bulging symptoms at 1 year postpartum.

Material and methods

This prospective cohort study was conducted between October 2014 and October 2017, including 898 nulliparous women enrolled with the maternity healthcare service in Örebro County, Sweden. The women responded to questionnaires regard

SUBMITTER: Jansson MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10378031 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature