Lack of interest in women’s health 6 weeks postpartum

Significant progress has been made in reducing maternal mortality over the past 30 years. However, levels remain unacceptably high in some areas. According to the World Health Organization, more than 800 women worldwide die every day from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. Article published in early December lancet Despite mixed outcomes in maternal health, […]

Pelvic floor function after third- and fourth-degree perineal tears: a case-control study on quality of life | BMC Women’s Health

This study demonstrates that the PFDI-20 is a valid and useful tool to analyze pelvic floor dysfunction in the postpartum population through quality of life assessment. Perineal tears are a common phenomenon after vaginal delivery, with an incidence of 53-85%, highly dependent on patient characteristics, labor movements, and obstetric assistance during delivery. [13]. Our case […]

Perianal Ultrasonography (PAUS): Sphincter Visualization and Comparison with Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) in Women | BMC Women’s Health

In the 35 women who participated in this study, perianal ultrasound (PAUS) was a reliable means of diagnosing anorectal function and disorders. Reproducibility of PAUS volumes was good, allowing two independent examiners to perform her PAUS examination with similar her 3D/4D volumes. Her EAS and IAS sphincter thicknesses on PAUS showed differences between the 6 […]