Introduction and hypothesis This narrative review describes the existing epidemiologic
literature and identifies gaps regarding pelvic organ prolapse (POP) prevalence, incidence …

Introduction and hypothesis Information on the prevalence, risk factors and social
consequences of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) affecting women in 16 low-income and lower …

In this report we focus on the epidemiology (distribution and determinants) of faecal
incontinence (FI), urinary incontinence (UI), and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). We also …

Our aim was to estimate the prevalence of symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in a
Swedish urban female population. The cross-sectional study design included 8,000 …

Objective To determine the prevalence, risk factors and burden of symptomatic pelvic organ
prolapse (POP) in adult Chinese women. Design A nationwide cross‐sectional study …

In safe motherhood programming in the developing world, insufficient attention has been
given to maternal morbidity, which can extend well beyond childbirth. For every woman who …

OBJECTIVE: Large population-based epidemiologic studies of pelvic organ prolapse are
rare. One barrier is the need for physical examination in order to confirm disease status. The …

Introduction and hypothesis Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), including urinary incontinence
(UI), faecal incontinence (FI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP), are common debilitating …

Background. Urinary incontinence is common in women. How often incontinence occurs has
been only briefly investigated. Studies on the prevalence of fecal incontinence are few. The …

The article examines the three categories of pelvic floor disorders with worldwide impact,
with particular focus on incidence/prevalence, economic and quality of life effects. It is …