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A questionnaire on pelvic floor dysfunction postpartum

Authors: Charlotte Luthander, Thomas Emilsson, Gunnar Ljunggren, Margareta Hammarström

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 1/2011

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injuries is used in Sweden as a measurement of quality of care and this might influence the reporting. However, the correlation between reported diagnosis of pelvic floor injury at delivery and pelvic floor symptoms a year later is unknown. A questionnaire could identify such symptoms and provide beneficial feedback to obstetrical practices.

Methods

We made a cross-sectional study by sending out a questionnaire about pelvic floor dysfunction to 599 women depending on reported injury at delivery. The answers provided by the groups were then compared.

Results

The questionnaire identified women with pelvic floor dysfunction. Anal incontinence was most common among women with obstetric anal sphincter injuries but also occurred among women delivered vaginally without known tears.

Conclusion

We suggest that a questionnaire is used 12–18 months after delivery to establish the short-time outcome in terms of pelvic floor dysfunction.

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Title: A questionnaire on pelvic floor dysfunction postpartum
Authors: Charlotte Luthander
Thomas Emilsson
Gunnar Ljunggren
Margareta Hammarström
Publication date: 01-01-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-010-1243-9

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

A questionnaire on pelvic floor dysfunction postpartum

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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