The effect of pregnancy and childbirth on pelvic floor muscle function.

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Walking speed and carrying technique affect intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) in women. In this study, we tested the feasibility of monitoring IAP outside the laboratory environment and compared IAP while study participants were (1) carrying 13.6 kg (similar to a 3-month old in car seat) in six...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Coleman TJ,Hamad NM,Shaw JM,Egger MJ,Hsu Y,Hitchcock R,Jin H,Choi CK,Nygaard IE

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Due to linguistic and cultural differences, there is a need to test the psychometrics of the translated versions of any patient-reported outcome measures. We investigated the psychometric properties of the Prolapse Quality of Life (P-QoL) questionnaire for non-English-speaking populations by...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Belayneh T,Gebeyehu A,Adefris M,Rortveit G

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim of our study was to assess the interobserver and intraobserver reliability as well as the content and construct validity of the FIGO prolapse assessment scoring system (FASS). METHODS:Women with and without (controls) symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) attending gynaecology out...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Digesu GA,Swift S,Puccini F,Manonai J,Khullar V,Fernando R,Ortiz OC,Salvatore S

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Rectocele is common in parous women but also seen in nulliparae. This study was designed to investigate the association between vaginal parity and descent of the rectal ampulla/rectocele depth as determined by translabial ultrasound (TLUS). METHODS:This retrospective observational study inv...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Dietz HP,Gómez M,Atan IK,Ferreira CSW

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Our aim was to validate the Brazilian Portuguese version of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Assessment Scoring System (FASS) to identify and quantify signs and symptoms related to pelvic floor dysfunction. METHODS:One hundred and seventy-nine women aged 18-8...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Rios de Araújo Mathias AE,de Oliveira MS,Haruta CM,de Lima FM,de Petribú KCL,de Aguiar Cavalcanti G,Swift SE,Digesu A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of using transvaginal mesh to correct uterine prolapse by hysteropexy. METHODS:This was a single-center, prospective study of 40 subjects with bothersome uterine prolapse. Inclusion criteria were bothersome perception of a vaginal bulge on Pe...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Khandwala S,Cruff J

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Little is known about dynamic cell-matrix interactions in the context of pathophysiology and treatments for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). This study sought to identify differences between fibroblasts from women with varying degrees of prolapse in reaction to mechanical stimuli and matrix subs...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Ruiz-Zapata AM,Kerkhof MH,Zandieh-Doulabi B,Brölmann HA,Smit TH,Helder MN

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim of the study was to evaluate hysterectomized and non-hysterectomized patients with prolapse and incontinence. Laparoscopic sacrohysteropexy (LSHP) and minimally invasive sacrocolpopexy (LMSCP) were done in combination with transobturator tape (TOT) and native tissue repair of the ant...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Ignjatovic I,Potic M,Basic D,Dinic L,Skakic A

更新日期：2020-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Obstetric fistula, caused by traumatic delivery and patient lack of access to obstetric care, is an important public health concern in developing countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. This research focuses on the experience of women living with obstetric fistula in Burkina Faso as w...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Désalliers J,Paré ME,Kouraogo S,Corcos J

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The prevalence of levator avulsion after vaginal delivery ranges from 10 to 30 %. To our knowledge, no previous studies have used anorectal manometry (AM) to assess this injury's impact on the functionality of the anal sphincter complex. We hypothesized that women with levator avulsion have ...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Guedea MA,Zambrano JL,Fons JB,Viana LJ,Linaje BO,Milio JÁ

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim of the present study was to determine possible correlations between mesh retraction after anterior vaginal mesh repair and de novo stress urinary incontinence (SUI), overactive bladder (OAB), and vaginal pain symptoms. METHODS:One hundred and three women with symptomatic prolapse of...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Rogowski A,Bienkowski P,Tosiak A,Jerzak M,Mierzejewski P,Baranowski W

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Older studies suggesting an association between detrusor overactivity and bacteriuria used an outdated microbiological threshold. We hypothesised that bacteriuria ≥10(3) CFU/ml would be more prevalent in women with urinary incontinence than continent controls. METHODS:A prospective, cross-s...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Walsh CA,Siddins A,Parkin K,Mukerjee C,Moore KH

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Several studies have indicated depression and anxiety to be associated with urinary incontinence (UI), however, the strength of the associations varies widely. The objective of this study was to determine these associations in a large survey. METHODS:In a cross-sectional population-based su...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Felde G,Bjelland I,Hunskaar S

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The article "Impact of surgeon experience on routine prolapse operations", written by Emil Nüssler, Jacob Kjær Eskildsen, Emil Karl Nüssler, Marie Bixo, and Mats Löfgren, was originally published without open access. ...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Nüssler E,Eskildsen JK,Nüssler EK,Bixo M,Löfgren M

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In recent years uterine preservation surgery for pelvic organ prolapse has become more popular. Traditional operations such as vaginal hysterectomy do not address the underlying pathophysiology of poor connective tissue support, which may result in a higher incidence of recurrent prolapse. METHODS:This vi...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Rahmanou P,Price N,Jackson S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of low-frequency electrotherapy (LFE) for female patients with early-stage detrusor underactivity (DUA) due to neuromuscular deficiency. METHODS:A total of 102 female patients were divided randomly into four groups: LFE-NC (normal compliance),...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Xu DF,Zhang S,Wang CZ,Li J,Qu CY,Cui XG,Zhao SJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Female sexual function disorders (FSFDs) have received less attention than male sexual function disorders, despite being more prevalent. Furthermore, most available literature is on the effect of vaginal delivery (VD) on sexual function, and studies on the effect of caesarean section (CS) ar...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Ugwu EO,Dim CC,Eleje GU

更新日期：2020-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the rarely cited complications of the use of alloplastic materials in pelvic floor surgery is dyspareunia of the partner caused by prominence or vaginal exposure of the sling material. Even though this entity is real and an important problem, it is rarely reported in literature. We report six cases of partner d...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Petri E,Ashok K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Presence of microbial communities (microbiota) in an organ system depends on environmental factors, such as oxygen availability. We describe a novel technique to measure bladder urine oxygen tension (BUOT) in ambulatory women and use that technique to compare BUOT values to female urinary mi...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Shannon MB,Limeira R,Johansen D,Gao X,Lin H,Dong Q,Wolfe AJ,Mueller ER

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:To evaluate the efficacy of double-J stenting as an initial procedure to manage ureteral injuries detected late after gynecological surgery. METHODS:Eight patients whom the insertion of double-J stent was done primarily were evaluated. Medical records were investigated retrospectively. RES...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Kim JS,Lee DH,Suh HJ

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is common among postmenopausal women, but, in general, not all of the patients seek medical advice as this sensitive issue can cause them embarrassment. OBJECTIVES:To explore the prevalence of GSM among Thai postmenopausal women and their disclosure of and attitude towards GS...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Srisukho S,Pantasri T,Piyamongkol W,Phongnarisorn C,Morakote N

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of de novo stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and sonographic features of implanted transvaginal mesh in continent women treated with Elevate(™) anterior/apical [single-incision mesh (SIM-A)] or Perigee(™) [transvaginal mesh with sacrospinous fixation (TVM + SS...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Lo TS,Bt Karim N,Cortes EF,Wu PY,Lin YH,Tan YL

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Avulsion of the puborectalis muscle from its bony insertion is common in women presenting with prolapse. We present a simple vaginal technique for levator reconstruction. METHODS:This is a prospective surgical pilot study comprising 17 patients enrolled to undergo levator repair in the cont...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Dietz HP,Shek KL,Daly O,Korda A

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:The objective was to compare medium-term efficacy and safety of a partially absorbable mesh kit and native tissue repair in pelvic organ prolapse (POP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Women with primary POP stage ≥ II were randomized to transvaginal trocar-guided partially absorbable mesh (81 women)...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Steures P,Milani AL,van Rumpt-van de Geest DA,Kluivers KB,Withagen MIJ

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:We aimed to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) in nulliparous female university students and to provide an overview of risk factors associated with urinary continence. METHODS:A total of 1,397 female university students aged 18-28 years were enrolled into this cross-secti...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Ural ÜM,Gücük S,Ekici A,Topçuoğlu A

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the intravesical injection of Chinese botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) in patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). METHODS:Between January 2003 and June 2013, 124 women with IC/BPS were studied. Of these 124 patients, 66 were treate...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Gao Y,Liao L

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:Jorge and Wexner devised a questionnaire for anal incontinence (AI), known as the Wexner scale (WS). Specific validated questionnaires are essential for the assessment of symptom severity. The objective was to accomplish the cultural adaptation and validation of the Portuguese version of the...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Fonseca AM,Meinberg MF,Lucas DV,Monteiro MV,Figueiredo EM,Fonseca L,Filho AL

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The natural history of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is poorly understood. We investigated the prevalence and risk factors of postnatal POP in premenopausal primiparous women and the associated effect of mode of delivery. METHODS:We conducted a prospective cohort study in a tertiary teaching hospital attend...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Durnea CM,Khashan AS,Kenny LC,Durnea UA,Smyth MM,O'Reilly BA

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:We evaluated the surgical feasibility, sexual satisfaction and complications of vaginal reconstruction with sigmoid colon in patients with congenital absence of vagina and menses retention. METHODS:Retrospective analysis of surgical techniques and long-term postoperative follow-up was perfo...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Yang B,Wang N,Zhang S,Wang M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:To estimate the risk of repeat surgery for recurrent prolapse or mesh removal after vaginal mesh versus native tissue repair for anterior vaginal wall prolapse. METHODS:We utilized longitudinal, adjudicated, healthcare claims from 2005 to 2010 to identify women ≥18 years who underwent an an...

journal_title：International urogynecology journal

authors： Jonsson Funk M,Visco AG,Weidner AC,Pate V,Wu JM

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00