Magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of pelvic floor structure during pregnancy

Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) is a general term referring to diseases such as pelvic organ prolapse (POP), urinary incontinence (UI), and fecal incontinence. It is a common condition that affects a patient ’s quality of life [1]. POP, a condition involving various pelvic organs such as the bladder, uterus, vagina, intestine, and rectum descending from their original position through the vagina [2], affects more than half of women aged over 50 years [3]. The incidence of POP is expected to increase b y approximately 50% between 2010 and 2050 with progression of an aging society [4].

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - July 27, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: Taro Yagi, Michiko Kodama, Michiko Bun, Hiroko Shimura, Kenjiro Sawada, Masayuki Endo, Tadashi Kimura Tags: Full length article Source Type: research