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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Anal incontinence is defined as the involuntary loss of feces or flatus. It is a socially isolating, physically and psychologically disabling condition that often has profound…

DEFINITION Print Section Listen Defecatory dysfunction is an ill-defined term that encompasses a broad range of symptoms related to infrequent or hard stools and difficult or incomplete evacuation of the…

DEFINITION Print Section Listen Urinary incontinence is defined by the International Continence Society (ICS) as “the complaint of involuntary leakage of urine.” The most common forms of urinary incontinence are…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Basic understanding of pelvic anatomy is key to understanding pathologic processes. Pelvic anatomy must be understood as relationships among visceral organs, connective tissues, muscles, and nerves….

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Pelvic floor disorders, including urinary and anal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse (POP), sexual dysfunction, and pelvic pain consist of an array of functional and anatomical diseases…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Key Point The mechanisms for most pelvic floor disorders are unknown. Most pelvic floor disorders appear to be multifactoral. Little is known about the underlying mechanisms…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Key Point Pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and anal incontinence are the most common pelvic floor disorders encountered in women. Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) encompass a…