ReviewThe American journal of gastroenterology2015
Pregnancy and postpartum bowel changes: constipation and fecal incontinence.
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- Global prevalence of constipation during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Pooled it
- Preventing hemorrhoids during pregnancy: a multicenter, randomized clinical trial.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Trial
- IUGA International Guidelines on Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Fecal incontinence from early pregnancy to 12 months postpartum: A longitudinal cohort study from Tuscany.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Mode of Subsequent Delivery After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIs).International urogynecology journal · 2026Review
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- Indirect assessment of hemorrhoid incidence using invasive treatment data in Japan: A 5-year study based on nationwide health insurance claims.Annals of gastroenterological surgery · 2025Article
- Postpartum Anorectal and Pelvic Floor Disorders: Evaluation, Treatment, and Prevention.Current gastroenterology reports · 2025Review
- Impact of Mediterranean Diet Adherence in Early Pregnancy on Nausea, Vomiting, and Constipation.Maternal and child health journal · 2025Article
- The effect of combined fig-Walnut syrup on functional constipation in pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial.Nutrition & metabolism · 2025Article
- The association between fecal incontinence and asthma among adult Americans: evidence from NHANES 2005-2010.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Safety assessment of sodium zirconium cyclosilicate: A FAERS-based disproportionality analysis.PloS one · 2025Article
- Pelvic Floor Ultrasound Findings and Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction During Pregnancy.International urogynecology journal · 2024Article
- Association of Constipation with Modes of Delivery: A Retrospective Questionnaire-based Study.International urogynecology journal · 2024Article
- Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anal Incontinence at Six Weeks after Vaginal Delivery: A Cross-sectional Study at Three Teaching Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Ethiopian journal of health sciences · 2024Article
- Correlation of anorectal symptoms and endoanal ultrasound findings after obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS).International urogynecology journal · 2023Article
- Comparision of Ligasure hemorrhoidectomy and conservative treatment for thrombosed external hemorrhoids (TEH) in pregnancy.BMC surgery · 2023Article
- No association between major congenital malformations and exposure to Kampo medicines containing rhubarb rhizome: A Japanese database study.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2023Article
- Symptoms of anal incontinence and quality of life: a psychometric study of the Norwegian version of the ICIQ-B amongst hospital outpatients.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2022Article
- Comparison of two questionnaires to diagnose obstructive defecation syndrome during pregnancy and post-natally.International urogynecology journal · 2022Article
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Abstract
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are often associated with many gastrointestinal complaints, including nausea, vomiting, and heartburn; however, the most troublesome complaints in some women are defecatory disorders such as constipation and fecal incontinence, especially postpartum. These disorders are often multifactorial in etiology, and many studies have looked to see what risk factors lead to these complications. This review discusses the current knowledge of pelvic floor and anorectal physiology, especially during pregnancy, and reviews the current literature on causes and treatments of postpartum bowel symptoms of constipation and fecal incontinence.
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