The influence of various risk factors on the strength of pelvic floor muscle in women
2017
Background: Damage of any element of pelvic floor leads to its functional
damages, reflected in the occurrence of urinary incontinence, prolapse of
pelvic organs, fecal incontinence and sexual dysfunction. Objective: Basic
aim of our paper was to investigate the influence of various risk factors on
pelvic floor muscle strength in women. Material and methods: The study
included 90 female patients whose. It examined how age, job, body weight and
height, number of deliveries, sports activities, incontinence occurrence,
previous prolapse-caused gynecological surgeries, other gynecological
surgeries and other conservatively treated gynecological diseases influence
the value of pelvic floor muscle strength. Pelvic floor muscle strength was
measured using vaginal dynamometer. Results: Univariate regression analysis
showed that parameters such as age, demanding job, body height, number of
deliveries, sports activities, prolapse-caused gynecological surgeries, other
gynecological surgeries and other gynecological diseases were in positive
correlation with the values of pelvic floor muscle strength. In multivariate
regression model, incontinence and gynecological operation of prolapse were
singled out as independent factors. Conclusion: If risk factors that cause
damage to pelvic floor muscle are known, it is possible to prevent the
damages and improve the quality of life of women.
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