Objective: Genital prolapse is frequent in postmenopausal women; it describes the loss of
support to the pelvic organs, resulting in a herniation of these into the vaginal channel. This …

The female genital and lower urinary tracts share a common embryological origin, arising
from the urogenital sinus and both are sensitive to the effects of the female sex steroid …

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the impact of a first pregnancy and delivery on the
prevalence of stress incontinence 5 years afterward. Study Design: This longitudinal cohort …

Purpose During the second and the third trimesters of pregnancy and in the first 3 months
following childbirth, about one-third of women experience urinary incontinence (UI). During …

Introduction The prevalence of urinary incontinence and of other lower urinary tract
symptoms increases after the menopause and affects between 38% and 55% of women …

OBJECTIVE: The arcus tendineous fasciae pelvis (ATFP) provides support to the anterior
vagina. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of menopause on the …

Female pelvic floor is a complex functional unit involved in multiple functions that extend
beyond the sole support of pelvic organs. Pelvic floor dysfunction globally affects micturition …

Aim of the study To estimate the prevalence and 5‐year incidence of lower urinary tract
symptoms (LUTS) after the first delivery and to evaluate the impact of pregnancy per se and …

Objective. To determine the predictive factors for genital prolapse. Study design. We studied
85 young (≤ 45 year old) women who had been operated on for genital prolapse. 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 …