Diagnosis and Management of Postpartum Pelvic Floor Disorders

Pelvic floor disorders are common in the postpartum period. These disorders can significantly affect one ’s quality of life during a period that is already filled with emotional and physiologic change. This review focuses on the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of the 3 major pelvic floor disorders in postpartum women, namely, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse.

Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics - August 4, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ana Rebecca Meekins, Nazema Y. Siddiqui Source Type: research