Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · Jan 2021
Pelvic floor dysfunction distress is correlated with quality of life, but not with muscle function.
To analyze the relationship between the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) and quality of life (QoL), as well as the function of the pelvic floor muscle (PFM) in women with urinary incontinence (UI). ⋯ Greater discomfort due to PFD symptoms were correlated with a worse QoL. However, the relationship between symptoms and PFM function was not significant. These results reinforce the need to assess the aspects of activity and participation which compose functionality and QoL, and not only the PFM functions in women with UI.