Introduction and hypothesis This narrative review describes the existing epidemiologic
literature and identifies gaps regarding pelvic organ prolapse (POP) prevalence, incidence …

Introduction and hypothesis Information on the prevalence, risk factors and social
consequences of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) affecting women in 16 low-income and lower …

Background The use of standardized mesh kits for repair of pelvic-organ prolapse has
spread rapidly in recent years, but it is unclear whether this approach results in better …

The term 'obstetrical dilemma'was coined by Washburn in 1960 to describe the trade‐off
between selection for a larger birth canal, permitting successful passage of a big‐brained …

Objective The decline in available oestrogen after menopause is a possible etiological factor
in pelvic floor disorders like vaginal atrophy (VA), urinary incontinence (UI), overactive …

Background Hysterectomy for benign indications has been associated with an increased risk
for lower-urinary-tract sequela, but results have been inconclusive. We aimed to establish …

Objective To compare the impact of the prototype prolapse mesh G ynemesh PS with that of
two new‐generation lower stiffness meshes, U ltra P ro and S mart M esh, on vaginal …

OBJECTIVES: To determine the genetic and environmental influence on the liability for
stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse surgery. METHODS: We used the …

Objectives To assess the prevalence of and risk factors for urinary (UI) and fecal (FI)
incontinence in adults in long-term care (LTC) settings and in the community, the …

Objective To describe the effects of childhood functional constipation compared with
functional constipation plus fecal incontinence on quality of life, evaluating effects on …