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Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports
Published in: Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports 4/2020

01-12-2020 | Stress Incontinence | Reconstructed Bladder Function & Dysfunction (M Kaufman, Section Editor)

Management of Pelvic Floor Disorders in Young Women

Authors: Margaret Hines, Rachel High, Jill M. Danford

Published in: Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports | Issue 4/2020

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

This review is meant to guide female pelvic medicine providers on treatment of pelvic floor disorders in the relatively uncommon population of younger women.

Recent Findings

Presented herein are recent data on pelvic floor muscle training in the postpartum period to help with prevention of pelvic floor disorders as well as surgical outcomes in younger women.

Summary

Although new evidence is available on prevention and treatment for younger patients, more RCTs and cohort studies are needed.
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Metadata
Title
Management of Pelvic Floor Disorders in Young Women
Authors
Margaret Hines
Rachel High
Jill M. Danford
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports / Issue 4/2020
Print ISSN: 1931-7212
Electronic ISSN: 1931-7220
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11884-020-00614-z

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