Epidemiology and natural history of pelvic floor dysfunction

Authors
Bump, RC Norton, PA
Citation
Rc. Bump et Pa. Norton, Epidemiology and natural history of pelvic floor dysfunction, OB GYN CLIN, 25(4), 1998, pp. 723
Citations number
130
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
08898545 → ACNP
Volume
25
Issue
4
Year of publication
1998
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8545(199812)25:4<723:EANHOP>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
The three major syndromes of pelvic floor dysfunction-urinary incontinence, anal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse-are considered with respect t o their prevalence, incidence, and remission. The natural history and devel opment of pelvic floor dysfunction, including potential areas for preventio n strategies, are also considered.