Female Sexual Function and Pelvic Floor Disorders

Pelvic Floor Function in the Female

Pelvic Floor Involvement in Sexual DysfunctionRosenbaum REVIEWS Pelvic Floor Involvement in Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction and the Role of Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation in Treatment: A Literature Review

Introduction. The sphincteric and supportive functions of the pelvic floor are fairly well understood, and pelvic floor rehabilitation, a specialized field within the scope and practice of physical therapy, has demonstrated effectiveness in the treatment of urinary and fecal incontinence. The role of the pelvic floor in the promotion of optimal sexual function has not been clearly elucidated. A...

[Pelvic floor muscle training in female sexual dysfunctions].

PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on female sexual dysfunctions. METHODS Twenty-six women with a diagnosis of sexual dysfunction (sexual desire, arousal, orgasmic disorders and/or dyspareunia) were included in a clinical trial with a before/after approach . The assessment was carried out before, during (after five sessions) and at the end of the treatment (...

Sexual Function and Pessary Management among Women Using a Pessary for Pelvic Floor Disorders.

INTRODUCTION Pessaries are commonly used to treat pelvic floor disorders, but little is known about the sexual function of pessary users. AIM We aimed to describe sexual function among pessary users and pessary management with regard to sexual activity. METHODS This is a secondary analysis of a randomized trial of new pessary users, where study patients completed validated questionnaires on...

Identifying the Essential Components of Designing a Self-care application for female with Pelvic Floor Disorders

Background and Aim: Pelvic floor disorders are a common disease which, with varying degrees of severity, disrupts daily life and also decreases the quality of life of the individual. This disease can be cured by lifestyle modifications and self-care education; on the other hand, smartphones have become a good platform for health services and therapeutic interventions. The aim of this study was ...