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Pelvic floor dysfunction diseases (PFD) in women, especially pelvic floor stress dysfunction diseases (PFSD), require a holistic approach. Future treatments should focus on biomechanics and etiology rather than just symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Gynecology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Female pelvic floor dysfunction diseases (PFD) encompass pelvic floor stress dysfunction diseases (PFSD) and non-PFSD.
  • PFSD constitutes the majority of pelvic floor issues and results from support function injury and stress imbalance.
  • Contributing factors include structural defects, weakness, injury, pregnancy, childbirth, and aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present current advances, challenges, and future directions in understanding and treating PFSD.
  • To advocate for a paradigm shift in PFSD management from symptom-oriented to mechanism-based strategies.
  • To emphasize the importance of a holistic pelvic floor concept and biomechanical principles.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical perspectives on PFSD.
  • Analysis of etiological factors and biomechanical principles related to PFSD.
  • Discussion of therapeutic strategies based on a holistic disease view.

Main Results:

  • PFSD is a complex condition with multifactorial causes.
  • Current management often focuses on symptoms rather than underlying mechanisms.
  • A holistic, mechanism-based approach is crucial for effective PFSD treatment.

Conclusions:

  • A paradigm shift towards mechanism-based management is essential for PFSD.
  • Integrating pelvic floor biomechanics and etiology into treatment is key.
  • Holistic understanding and management strategies are vital for improving patient outcomes in PFSD.