Pelvic Floor Disorders
Author Department
Ob/Gyn
Document Type
Article, Peer-reviewed
Publication Date
9-2019
Abstract
Pelvic floor disorders commonly affect women and may cause distress and difficulty with daily functions and self-image. Urinary incontinence may present as stress incontinence, urgency incontinence, or in some combination (mixed incontinence). Symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when the patient is bothered by the sensation of a herniation of the pelvic organs through the vagina. Although POP is often distressing and embarrassing, it is not considered life-threatening unless the patient cannot urinate or defecate. There are numerous ways to treat these conditions, including conservative (including observation), medical, and surgical management.
Recommended Citation
Good MM, Solomon ER. Pelvic Floor Disorders. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2019 Sep;46(3):527-540.
PMID
31378293