ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2021
Cross-sectional study of early postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction and related bother in primiparous women 6-10 weeks postpartum.
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- Pelvic floor complaint profiles in young adult women; a file review study in pelvic physical therapy practices in the Netherlands.Open research Europe · 2025Article
- Differences in Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Diastasis Recti Abdominis Between Primiparous and Age-Matched second-Parous Females After Vaginal Delivery: A Retrospective Cohort Study.International journal of women's health · 2025Article
- Establishment and validation of a clinical prediction model for predicting early postpartum pelvic floor muscle weakness among primiparous women after vaginal delivery: a retrospective study.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Pelvic organ prolapse: Women's experiences of Accessing Care & Recommendations for improvement.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Translation and measurement properties of the pelvic floor distress inventory-short form (PFDI-20) in Iranian reproductive age women.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Postpartum pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor muscle training: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial of primiparous women.International urogynecology journal · 2023Article
- Association of cesarean delivery timing with pelvic floor muscle function and urine incontinence: A propensity score-matched study.Smart medicine · 2022Article
- Risk factors of pelvic floor muscle strength in south Chinese women: a retrospective study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Article
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisTo study the prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction and related bother in primiparous women 6-10 weeks postpartum, comparing vaginal and cesarean delivery.
methodsCross-sectional study of 721 mothers with singleton births in Reykjavik, Iceland, 2015 to 2017, using an electronic questionnaire. Information on urinary and anal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and sexual dysfunction with related bother (trouble, nuisance, worry, annoyance) was collected. Main outcome measures were prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction and related bother.
resultsThe overall prevalence of urinary and anal incontinence was 48% and 60%, respectively. Bother regarding urinary symptoms was experienced by 27% and for anal symptoms by 56%. Pelvic organ prolapse was noted by 29%, with less than half finding this bothersome. Fifty-five percent were sexually active, of whom 66% reported coital pain. Of all the women, 48% considered sexual issues bothersome. Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse were more prevalent in women who delivered vaginally compared to cesarean section, but no differences were observed for anal incontinence and coital pain. Compared to women with BMI < 25, obesity was a predictor for urinary incontinence after vaginal delivery (OR 1.94; 95% CI 1.20-3.14). Birthweight > 50th percentile was predictive for urgency incontinence after vaginal delivery (OR 1.53; 95% CI 1.05-2.21). Episiotomy predicted more anal incontinence (OR 2.19; 95% CI 1.30-3.67). No associations between maternal and delivery characteristics were found for pelvic floor dysfunction after cesarean section.
conclusionsBothersome pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms are prevalent among first-time mothers in the immediate postpartum period.
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