Epidemiology of pelvic floor dysfunction

Vivian W Sung; Brittany Star Hampton

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2009.08.002

Epidemiology of pelvic floor dysfunction

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2009 Sep;36(3):421-43. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2009.08.002.

Authors

Vivian W Sung¹, Brittany Star Hampton

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island and Alpert Medical School at Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, USA. vsung@wihri.org

PMID: 19932408
DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2009.08.002

Abstract

The epidemiology of female pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, anal incontinence, and interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome is reviewed. The natural history, prevalence, incidence, remission, risk factors, and potential areas for prevention are considered.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aged
Cystitis, Interstitial / epidemiology
Disease Progression
Fecal Incontinence / epidemiology
Female
Humans
Incidence
Middle Aged
Pelvic Floor / physiopathology*
Pelvic Organ Prolapse / epidemiology*
Pelvic Organ Prolapse / prevention & control
Prevalence
Remission, Spontaneous
Risk Factors
Urinary Incontinence / epidemiology