Pelvic floor muscle function in a general population of women with and without pelvic organ prolapse.

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International Urogynecology Journal, 21, 3, (2010), pp. 311-319ISSN
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1 maart 2010
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Paediatrics
Gynaecology
Journal title
International Urogynecology Journal
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vol. 21
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iss. 3
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p. 311
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p. 319
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NCEBP 12: Human Reproduction; NCEBP 12: Human ReproductionAbstract
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: This study aims to examine the relationship between pelvic floor muscle function (PFMF) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in a general female population. METHODS: Cross-sectional study on women aged 45-85 years. Validated questionnaires were used to assess pelvic floor muscle function. POP and PFMF were evaluated with vaginal examination. For statistical analysis chi-squared test for trend and analysis of variance were used. RESULTS: Response rate to the questionnaire was 62.7% (1,869/2,979). No significant differences were found in muscle strength and endurance during voluntary muscle contraction between the POP stages. Women with POP stages I and II were significantly less able to achieve effective involuntary muscle contraction during coughing (38.3% and 37.7%) than women without POP (75.2%). CONCLUSION: Involuntary contraction of the PFM during coughing (that resulted in stabilization of the perineum) was significantly weaker in the women with POP stage I and II than in the women without POP.
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