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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Wenyao Xia, Golafsoun Ameri, Djalal Fakim, Humayon Akhuanzada, Malik Z. Raza, S. Abbas Shobeiri, Linda McLean, Elvis C. S. Chen
Summary: This study introduces an automatic approach to extract anatomical landmarks and the PMHD from pelvic ultrasound images, as well as automatic segmentation of the levator-ani muscle. The experiments demonstrate the algorithm's high accuracy and potential for clinical applications and personalized treatment of PFD.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MEDICAL IMAGING
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Gianluca Giordani, Sara De Angelis, Annunziata Isabella Parisi, Andrea Cosimo D'amico, Moira Di Re, Chiara Liumbruno, Federica Tamburella, Danilo Lisi, Giovanni Galeoto, Marco Tramontano
Summary: This study aimed to explore the long-term effects of a combined treatment of manual techniques and pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training in women suffering from stress urinary incontinence (SUI) associated with nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP). The results showed that combining manual therapy and PFM training can improve both SUI and NSLBP symptoms and increase the quality of life for women with SUI associated with NSLBP.
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Cong You, Yujiao Zhao, Cheng Zhang, Mengyao Chen, Wen Shen
Summary: This study investigated pelvic floor changes in primiparas with postpartum stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after vaginal delivery using pelvic floor MRI. The results suggest that increased retrovesicourethral angle, shortened functional urethral length, and the presence of bladder funnel may be important anatomical predictors for SUI in the early postpartum period.
INSIGHTS INTO IMAGING
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Juan Miguel Martinez-Galiano, Rocio Adriana Peinado-Molina, Sergio Martinez-Vazquez, Fidel Hita-Contreras, Miguel Delgado-Rodriguez, Antonio Hernandez-Martinez
Summary: This study investigated the association between different pelvic floor disorders and sexual dysfunction in women. The results showed that women with pelvic floor disorders and postmenopausal women were more likely to experience sexual dysfunction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Meina Lin, Yongping Lu, Jing Chen
Summary: Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common urogynecology disorder with clinical treatments mainly focusing on conservative therapies and surgery. Synthetic materials used in surgical repair can cause complications, while biomaterial mesh has limitations due to degradation speed. Tissue-engineered repair materials show promise in improving PFD repair outcomes but require further research.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Sabina Tim, Agnieszka I. Mazur-Bialy
Summary: The pelvic floor is comprised of muscles, ligaments, and fascia, serving important functions in the body's stability and movements. Its myofascial connections with other body parts mean that dysfunctions in distant areas can also affect pelvic floor health.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Greta Lisa Carlin, Oliver Kimberger, Raffaela Morgenbesser, Wolfgang Umek, Heinz Koelbl, Klaus Bodner, Barbara Bodner-Adler
Summary: The study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on female pelvic floor dysfunction patients in Austria, revealing that most patients continued to prioritize their condition during the lockdown. Associated symptoms and psychological strain remained significant, with the majority expressing a strong willingness to continue treatment despite the crisis.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Liping Yao, Fengzhi Li, Dandan Wang, Shaoqin Sheng
Summary: This study systematically evaluated the clinical treatment performance of 80 patients diagnosed with FPFD by comparing 4D transperineal pelvic floor ultrasound images with acupuncture treatment. The results showed that acupuncture treatment significantly improved the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction in patients, providing important reference for clinical treatment.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Natalia Vladimirovna Artymuk, Svetlana Yurevna Khapacheva
Summary: Postpartum pelvic floor muscle exercises can help prevent pelvic floor dysfunction. Different pelvic floor trainers have varying effects on improving different symptoms.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ahmed Al-Badr, Zarqa Saleem, Ouhoud Kaddour, Bader Almosaieed, Ashraf Dawood, Mohamad Al-Tannir, Faisal AlTurki, Reem Alharbi, Nasser Alsanea
Summary: This study examines the prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) among Saudi women attending primary health care centers (PHCCs) across 13 regions of Saudi Arabia and explores the associated factors. The findings show that PFD is a common condition among Saudi women, with urinary incontinence (UI), vaginal laxity (VL), vaginal wind (VW), overactive bladder (OAB), pelvic organ prolapse (POP), and fecal incontinence (FI) increasing with age, parity, assisted birth, and post-menopausal status among urban women.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jung Kwon Kim, Young Ju Lee, Hwanik Kim, Sang Hun Song, Seong Jin Jeong, Seok-Soo Byun
Summary: This study investigated the association between pelvic floor muscle strength and erectile function in a prospective observational cohort of 270 male volunteers. Age and maximal strength were identified as independent predictors for erectile dysfunction. Further prospective trials are needed to confirm these results.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Helena Talasz, Markus Kofler, Romana Mariacher, Monika Lechleitner
Summary: The study analyzed breathing and coughing patterns in elderly female inpatients with urinary incontinence, finding that many patients did not appropriately activate their pelvic floor muscles during forced exhalation and coughing, which may exacerbate urinary incontinence symptoms.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
B. Burzynski, K. Kwiatkowska, Z. Soltysiak-Gibala, P. Bryniarski, P. Przymuszala, E. Wlazlak, P. Rzymski
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the impact of SUI on the sexual activity of women, show the extent of the problem, and assess sexual functioning. SUI was found to decrease intercourse frequency and cause sexual dysfunction, with factors like age, marital status, BMI, and duration of SUI having no effect on women's sexual activity. Women have developed strategies to cope with urine leakage during intercourse.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
David D. Rahn, Holly E. Richter, Vivian W. Sung, Linda S. Hynan, Jessica E. Pruszynski
Summary: This study aimed to determine the effects of intravaginal estrogen on pelvic floor symptoms in postmenopausal women with symptomatic prolapse. The results were inconclusive regarding whether intravaginal estrogen was associated with improved urinary function and other symptoms commonly attributed to atrophy.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2023)
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Urology & Nephrology
Erzsebet Koroknai, David Ratonyi, Krisztina Pakozdy, Attila G. Sipos, Zoard Krasznai, Peter Takacs, Bence Kozma
Summary: The study found that female pelvic floor biomechanical parameters, as measured by VTI, significantly correlate with the severity of SUI and may help guide therapeutic decisions.
