The Epidemiology of Pelvic Floor Disorders and Childbirth. An Update.

Jennifer L. Hallock; Victoria L. Handa

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2015.10.008

The Epidemiology of Pelvic Floor Disorders and Childbirth. An Update.

Jennifer L. Hallock, Victoria L. Handa

School of Medicine

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Abstract

Using a lifespan model, this article presents new scientific findings regarding risk factors for pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), focusing on the role of childbirth in the development of single or multiple coexisting PFDs. Phase I of the model includes predisposing factors, such as genetic predisposition and race. Phase II includes inciting factors, such as obstetric events. Prolapse, urinary incontinence (UI), and fecal incontinence (FI) are more common among vaginally parous women, although the impact of vaginal delivery on risk of FI is less dramatic than prolapse and UI. Phase III includes intervening factors, such as age and obesity.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-13
Number of pages	13
Journal	Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
Volume	43
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ogc.2015.10.008
State	Published - Mar 1 2016

Keywords

Cesarean section
Childbirth
Fecal incontinence
Pelvic floor disorders
Pelvic organ prolapse
Urinary incontinence
Vaginal delivery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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