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Effects of pregnancy on pelvic floor dysfunction and body image; a prospective study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18566731     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Impact of pregnancy on pelvic symptom-related quality of life and body image has not been previously documented. We hypothesize that pregnancy will have a negative impact on pelvic symptoms and body image. Pregnant subjects completed questionnaires in the first (S1) and third trimester (S2) and 6 months postpartum (S3) including: Body Exposure During Sexual Activities Questionnaire, Urogenital Distress Inventory, Incontinence Impact Questionnaire, and Fecal Incontinence Quality of Life Scale. Urinary symptoms worsened through pregnancy with improvement postpartum. However, quality of life impact of fecal incontinence was stable. Although some associations between low body image and maternal weight, urinary distress, and bowel complaints were suggested, no significant relationships were noted. Poorest body image was noted in the postpartum period. Urinary symptoms worsen during pregnancy with recovery postpartum, while body image suffers most following pregnancy.
Authors:
Rachel N Pauls; John A Occhino; Vicki Dryfhout; Mickey M Karram
Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2008-06-20
Journal Detail:
Title:  International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction     Volume:  19     ISSN:  -     ISO Abbreviation:  Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct     Publication Date:  2008 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-09-29     Completed Date:  2009-01-27     Revised Date:  2011-08-18    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9514583     Medline TA:  Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1495-501     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Women's Center for Specialized Care, Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Good Samaritan Hospital, 3219 Clifton Ave., #100, Cincinnati, OH, 45220, USA. Rachel_Pauls@trihealth.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Body Image*
Fecal Incontinence / physiopathology*,  psychology
Female
Humans
Pelvic Floor / physiopathology*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Outcome
Prospective Studies
Quality of Life*
Questionnaires
Urinary Incontinence / physiopathology*,  psychology
Young Adult

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