Objective To update a previously published systematic review and perform a meta-analysis
on the risk factors for primary pelvic organ prolapse and prolapse recurrence. Data Sources …

Introduction and hypothesis Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition with
multifactorial etiology. The purpose of this systematic review was to provide an overview of …

Importance Pelvic floor disorders (eg, urinary incontinence), which affect approximately 25%
of women in the United States, are associated with childbirth. However, little is known about …

Background About one‐third of women have urinary incontinence (UI) and up to one‐tenth
have faecal incontinence (FI) after childbirth. Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is …

Introduction Risk factors for pelvic floor disorders are often related to pregnancy and
delivery. Consistent evidence is needed to develop prevention strategies targeting risk …

Context Surgical nonautologous meshes have been used for several decades to repair
abdominal wall herniae. Implantable materials have been adopted for the treatment of …

Introduction and hypothesis First vaginal delivery severely interferes with pelvic floor
anatomy and function. This study determines maternal and pregnancy-related risk factors for …

Conservative management of urinary incontinence (UI) or pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is
defined as any intervention not involving surgical or pharmacological approaches (1). These …

The objective of this narrative review is to study the impact of pregnancy and childbirth on
pelvic floor function as assessed by objective measurement techniques with quantitative …

Background Studies evaluating the association between obesity and pelvic organ prolapse
report estimates that range from negative to positive associations. Heterogeneous …