Keywords
pelvic fl oor muscle
dysfunction
Abstract
WOMEN’S PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE DYSFUNCTION
Introduction. Pelvic fl oor muscle dysfunction is a common condition caused by failure of the suspensory and support apparatus, resulting in lowering of the vaginal walls and pelvic organs. They aff ect nearly half of all peri- and postmenopausal women. In recent years, the role of pelvic fl oor muscles has received increasing attention in both clinical trials and other studies.
Aim. Presentation of women’s problems associated with pelvic fl oor muscle dysfunction.
Methods. A review of the literature in Polish and English on pelvic fl oor dysfunction. Scholarly and professional publications covering 2015-2020 were searched in databases: EBSCO HOST, CINAHL, MEDLINE, and PubMed using keywords.
Results. Pelvic fl oor muscle dysfunction is a common condition caused by failure of the suspensory and support apparatus, resulting in lowering of the vaginal walls and pelvic organs. They aff ect nearly half of peri- and postmenopausal women.
Summary. Considering how many women face a variety of complaints related to pelvic fl oor dysfunction, it is imperative that health care professionals are properly prepared to educate patients about the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of pelvic fl oor muscles.
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