Prevalence and severity of bowel disorders in the third trimester of pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bowel-related disorders are common conditions associated with pregnancy and are a cause of significant distress and healthcare burden. However, there is a lack of data in the literature about these disorders.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate bowel dysfunctions during the third trimester of pregnancy in a large cohort of women using the validated bowel domain of the Italian version of the Pelvic Floor Questionnaire for Pregnant and Postpartum Women.

Study design

This was a secondary analysis of a multicenter cross-sectional study conducted in hospitals in Italy and Italian-speaking Switzerland. Women in the third trimester of pregnancy were asked to complete the Italian Pelvic Floor Questionnaire for Pregnant and Postpartum Women.

Results

Dur

SUBMITTER: Frigerio M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10461240 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature