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Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing
Published on: August 14, 2019
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Summary
Pregnancy and childbirth can cause multifactorial stress incontinence due to pelvic floor muscle issues. These pelvic floor disorders are linked to the age of the firstborn and body mass index (BMI).
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
Background:
- Urinary incontinence is a common issue during pregnancy.
- Pregnancy and childbirth can significantly impact pelvic floor muscle function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of urinary incontinence issues during pregnancy.
- To explore the multifactorial mechanisms contributing to stress incontinence.
Main Methods:
- This study is a review article.
- Information was gathered from the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Ostrava.
Main Results:
- Mechanisms leading to stress incontinence are multifactorial.
- Pregnancy and childbirth can result in injuries or reduced function of the pelvic floor muscles.
Conclusions:
- Pelvic floor muscle injuries and reduced function are key factors in pregnancy-related incontinence.
- The age of the firstborn and body mass index (BMI) are associated with the severity of pelvic floor disorders, similar to findings at the end of pregnancy.
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