Background About one‐third of women have urinary incontinence (UI) and up to one‐tenth
have faecal incontinence (FI) after childbirth. Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is …

PURPOSE:: Reported prevalence estimates for fecal incontinence among community-
dwelling adults vary widely. A systematic review was undertaken to investigate the studied …

Faecal incontinence can affect individuals of all ages and in many cases greatly impairs
quality of life, but incontinent patients should not accept their debility as either inevitable or …

Introduction The aim of this study was to systematically review current evidence for the
relationship between obstetric anal sphincter injury (ie, episiotomy and third‐or fourth …

Objective: We sought to identify risk factors for anal sphincter injury during vaginal delivery.
Study Design: This was a retrospective, case-control study. We reviewed 2078 records of …

Objectives To investigate prolapse symptoms and objectively measured pelvic organ
prolapse, 12 years after childbirth, and association with delivery mode history. Design …

Background Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is commonly recommended during
pregnancy and after birth both for prevention and the treatment of incontinence. Objectives …

Objective To identify obstetric and other risk factors for urinary incontinence that occurs
during pregnancy or after childbirth. Design Questionnaire survey of women. Setting …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of fecal
incontinence (FI) and associated risk factors in a broad age range of community-dwelling …

Four million women give birth each year in the United States, yet postpartum health has
gone largely unaddressed by researchers, clinicians, and women themselves. In light of …