Female pelvic floor: anatomy and normal function

Abstract. In the course of evolution, the complex interaction of anatomical structures of the pelvic floor has led to bladder and bowel continence, sexual sensations ...

Female urinary incontinence: diagnosis and treatment

Abstract. Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition that may affect women of all ages, with a wide range of severity and nature. Although rarely life ...

Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Female Bladder Outlet Obstruction

Abstract. Bladder outlet obstruction affects up to every fourth woman. This condition is causing difficulties to void. Patients complain about ...

Acute and recurrent urinary tract infections in women presenting in primary practice

Abstract. Acute and recurrent urinary tract infections in women of all age groups are becoming an increasing problem in primary ...

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Abstract. One out of ten women will be bothered by pelvic floor disorder during her lifetime. The indication for treatment is depending on typical symptoms. Women with pelvic organ prolapse ...

Fecal incontinence

Abstract. Fecal incontinence may be due to various pathologies and is underreported. The prevalence among females is age dependent, ranging from 16 % in younger women and up to 40 % in elderly ...

Vulvar Pain

Abstract. During their lifetime, many women experience vulvar and / or vaginal pain. The reasons of those pains or discomforts can be multiple and sometimes hard to identify and therefore difficult to ...

Chronic pelvic pain

Abstract. Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a condition that may occur in combination with endometriosis and has a prevalence of 1 – 11 %. After persistence of pain of more than three months ...