Journal article
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Versus Watchful Waiting and Pelvic Floor Disorders in Postpartum Women
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is often recommended to treat postpartum urinary incontinence (UI). However, the role of postpartum PFMT in pelvic organ prolapse (POP), sexual function, and anal incontinence (AI) remains unclear. We therefore aim to assess the efficacy of postpartum PFMT on these pelvic floor disorders.
METHODS: This study is a meta-analysis consisting of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We searched …
Authors
Wu Y; McInnes N; Leong Y
Journal
Urogynecology, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 142–149
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
March 2018
DOI
10.1097/spv.0000000000000513
ISSN
2151-8378