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Anogenital Distance and Perineal Measurements of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Quantification System
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Published on: September 20, 2018

A questionnaire on pelvic floor dysfunction postpartum.

Charlotte Luthander1, Thomas Emilsson, Gunnar Ljunggren

  • 1Södersjukhuset, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sjukhusbacken 10S-11883, Stockholm, Sweden. charlotte.luthander@sodersjukhuset.se

International Urogynecology Journal
|August 28, 2010
PubMed
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A questionnaire can identify pelvic floor dysfunction in women after childbirth. This tool helps assess outcomes and improve obstetric care quality by tracking symptoms like anal incontinence.

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Anogenital Distance and Perineal Measurements of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Quantification System
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Anogenital Distance and Perineal Measurements of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Quantification System

Published on: September 20, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Pelvic Floor Health
  • Quality of Care Measurement

Background:

  • Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) are a quality indicator in Sweden, potentially affecting reporting accuracy.
  • The link between diagnosed delivery-related pelvic floor injury and subsequent symptoms is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between reported pelvic floor injury at delivery and pelvic floor symptoms one year postpartum.
  • To evaluate the utility of a questionnaire in identifying postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 599 women who received a questionnaire on pelvic floor dysfunction.
  • Comparison of questionnaire responses between women with and without reported obstetric injuries.

Main Results:

  • Questionnaires effectively identified women experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction.
  • Anal incontinence was more prevalent in women with OASIS but also present in those without diagnosed tears.

Conclusions:

  • A postpartum questionnaire, administered 12-18 months after delivery, is recommended for assessing short-term outcomes related to pelvic floor dysfunction.
  • This approach can provide valuable feedback to obstetrical practices regarding care quality.