Pelvic floor dysfunction: prevalence and associated factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pelvic floor dysfunction in women encompasses a wide range of clinical disorders: urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, fecal incontinence, and pelvic-perineal region pain syndrome. A literature review did not identify any articles addressing the prevalence of all pelvic floor dysfunctions.

Objective

Determine the prevalence of the group of pelvic floor disorders and the factors associated with the development of these disorders in women.

Material and methods

This observational study was conducted with women during 2021 and 2022 in Spain. Sociodemographic and employment data, previous medical history and health status, lifestyle and habits, obstetric history, and health problems were collected through a self-developed questionnaire. The Pelvic Floor

SUBMITTER: Peinado-Molina RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10576367 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature