European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · May 2016
Prevalence and trends of pelvic floor disorders in late pregnancy and after delivery in a cohort of Israeli women using the PFDI-20.
To investigate the prevalence of pelvic floor disorders (PFD) in a cohort of Israeli women at late pregnancy and three months postpartum, to define changes in PFD rates and to evaluate various obstetrical factors that may correlate with these changes. ⋯ We have demonstrated that PFD is prevalent both in late pregnancy and in the puerperium. There are mixed trends of spontaneous recovery following childbirth. A significant association between perineal tears and SUI 3 months after delivery was noted.