Introduction and hypothesis The terminology in current use for sexual function and
dysfunction in women with pelvic floor disorders lacks uniformity, which leads to uncertainty …

The objective of this narrative review is to study the impact of pregnancy and childbirth on
pelvic floor function as assessed by objective measurement techniques with quantitative …

Introduction The terminology for female and male pelvic floor muscle (PFM) assessment has
expanded considerably since the first PFM function and dysfunction standardization of …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate morphological and functional changes after pelvic floor muscle
training in women with pelvic organ prolapse. METHODS: This randomized controlled trial …

Introduction The assessment of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) overactivity is part of a
comprehensive evaluation including a detailed history (medical, gynecological …

In modern radiotherapy, verification of the treatment to ensure the target receives the
prescribed dose and normal tissues are optimally spared has become essential. Several …

Objectives To describe changes in the absolute values of levator hiatal dimensions and in
the contractility and distensibility of the levator hiatus during pelvic floor contraction and …

Introduction It has been suggested that pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) play an important role in
provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) pathophysiology. Controversy in determining their exact …

Fear has been suggested as the crucial diagnostic variable that may distinguish vaginismus
from dyspareunia. Unfortunately, this has not been systematically investigated. The primary …

Objective To study the correlation between palpation, perineometry and transperineal
ultrasound for assessment of pelvic floor muscle contraction and to define a contraction …