The Impact of Pregnancy and Mode of Delivery on Female Pelvic Floor Function: A Narrative Review

The Impact of Pregnancy and Mode of Delivery on Female Pelvic Floor Function: A Narrative Review

Objective: To summarize and discuss the impact of pregnancy and mode of delivery on pelvic floor function, and to clarify current methods for predicting and preventing pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). Mechanism:...

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Main Authors:	Xin Xing, Wei Guo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	IMR Press 2025-05-01
Series:	Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
Subjects:	pelvic floor disorders pelvic organ prolapse urinary incontinence anal incontinence pregnancy mode of delivery
Online Access:	https://www.imrpress.com/journal/CEOG/52/5/10.31083/CEOG37358
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