Background Pelvic floor dysfunction in women encompasses a wide range of clinical
disorders: urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, fecal incontinence, and pelvic …

Abstract Introduction and hypothesis The Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI) and PFDI-20
have been translated and validated into several languages​​ with different measurement …

Aims The purposes of this study were:(i) to evaluate the reliability of vaginal palpation,
vaginal manometry, vaginal dynamometry; and surface (transperineal) electromyography …

Hypopressive exercises have emerged as a conservative treatment option for pelvic floor
dysfunction (PFD). The aim of this study was to compare the effects of an eight-week …

Objective The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and severity of urinary
incontinence and to see if there are any differences between first and third trimester of …

Background: The evaluation of sexual function is an important outcome in women who suffer
some pelvic floor disorders (PFD). The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) is the most …

Hormonal changes have been proposed as an etiological factor of stress urinary
incontinence (SUI) during pregnancy. Our main objective was to demonstrate the role of …

Introduction and hypothesis Pelvic floor disorders [urinary (UI) and/or fecal C (FI)
incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse (POP)] may have a significant impact in womens' quality …

Background Pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence are two of the most frequent
gynecological problems, and pelvic floor muscle training is recommended as a first‐line …

Background Although several validated generic health-related quality of life instruments
exist, disease-specific instruments are important as they are often more sensitive to changes …