Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Databases: Evolution, Current Landscape, and Future Development

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), including conditions such as stress urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and fecal incontinence, significantly affects women's quality of life and their physical and mental health. With advancement of digital medicine, the systematic collection of data and the high-quality development of database platforms have increasingly become central pillars of PFD research and management. We systematically review the developmental stages of PFD-related databases. We then conduct a comparative analysis of representative international and domestic platforms, examining key aspects including organizational structures and construction models, data sources and integration strategies, core functionalities, data quality control and standardization, data security and access management, and research applications. Finally, based on the current status of PFD database development both globally and in China, we offer recommendations to strengthen data infrastructure and guide future directions. The findings may serve as a valuable reference for the optimization of PFD databases worldwide.