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The effects of parturition on female pelvic floor anatomy and function.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7742495     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Our knowledge of the immediate effects of parturition on pelvic floor anatomy and physiology has been sparse. However, with the introduction of computed tomography, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging, new tools have become available for visualizing dynamic antenatal and postpartum changes in the pelvic musculature. Although few studies have been performed, there is evidence of a pregnancy-related increase in the frequency of urinary stress incontinence, and of an increased frequency of persistent anal incontinence in cases of sphincter tears.
Authors:
K Haadem
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology     Volume:  6     ISSN:  1040-872X     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr. Opin. Obstet. Gynecol.     Publication Date:  1994 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-06-09     Completed Date:  1995-06-09     Revised Date:  2005-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9007264     Medline TA:  Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  326-30     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Lund, Malmö General Hospital, Sweden.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Female
Humans
Labor, Obstetric / physiology*
Obstetric Labor Complications
Parity
Pelvic Floor / anatomy & histology*,  injuries,  physiology*
Pregnancy
Urinary Incontinence / etiology,  physiopathology

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