International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction This is an RSS file. You can use it to subscribe to this data in your favourite RSS reader or to display this data on your own website or blog.

A Motion-based Device Urinary Incontinence Treatment: A Longitudinal Analysis at 18 and 24 Months
ConclusionsPelvic floor muscle training guided by a motion-based prescription intravaginal device yielded durable and significantly greater UI symptom improvement than a standard home program, even in the absence of continued therapy. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - January 22, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Lax Uterosacral Ligament and Urge Urinary Incontinence: MRI Findings in Symptomatic Patients Versus Healthy Volunteers
ConclusionsThe average length of USLs in patients with UUI is significantly longer than that in healthy continent women, indicating laxity. Our findings support the relationship between the laxity of the USL and UUI symptoms and have therapeutic implications. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - January 19, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Is Preoperative Type and Screen High-value Care? A Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Performing Preoperative Type and Screen Prior to Urogynecological Surgery
ConclusionsWithin broad ranges, preoperative T&S is not cost effective, which supports re-evaluating routine T&S prior to urogynecological surgery. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - January 19, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Efficacy of Warm Acupuncture Therapy Combined with Kegel Exercise on Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Women
ConclusionWarm acupuncture combined with Kegel exercise can significantly improve PFM strength and promote the recovery of postpartum pelvic floor function in women. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - January 18, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Looking to the Future: a New Year Welcome from the International Urogynecology Journal
(Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - January 18, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Use of a Mobile Application for Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Women With Urinary Incontinence: a Randomized Control Trial
ConclusionsThe study findings suggest that PFMT guided by a mobile app with visual guidance leads to greater improvements in storage symptoms and quality of life than the home-based PFMT guidance. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - January 12, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Urinary Incontinence in Midlife According to Weight Changes Across and After Childbearing Years
ConclusionsWeight gain across and after childbearing increased the risk of UI in midlife, especially the subtype mixed UI. Weight loss after childbearing decreased the risk. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - January 12, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Determinants of Dissatisfaction After Laparoscopic Cure of Vaginal and/or Rectal Prolapse using Mesh: a Comprehensive Retrospective Cohort Study
ConclusionsPosterior mesh use improves patient satisfaction when the posterior compartment is affected. In patients with concomitant vaginal and rectal prolapse, combining VMR with anterior LSC/LSH appears to negatively impact patients ’ satisfaction. Preoperative anal incontinence was demonstrated to be a risk factor for postoperative dissatisfaction. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - January 11, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

An in vitro pilot study investigating placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cell coating on polypropylene mesh materials
ConclusionsPlacenta-derived MSCs can successfully coat PMs. The immunomodulatory properties of MSCs, which may be of great advantage in preventing the side effects of meshes, should be tested by in vivo and hopefully human studies before clinical applications. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - January 11, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Functional Anatomy of Urogenital Hiatus Closure: the Perineal Complex Triad Hypothesis
ConclusionInterconnections involving the levator ani muscles, perineal membrane, perineal body, and vaginal fascia form the perineal complex surrounding the urogenital hiatus in an arrangement that maintains hiatal closure. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - January 11, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Summative Evaluation of Vaginal Surgery Skills: Setting A Pass –Fail Score
ConclusionsA pass –fail score can distinguish between novice and proficient operators and can be used for summative assessment of surgical skill. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - January 11, 2024 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research