Can cesarean section prevent uroginecological complications?

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is the term connected with different clinical conditions such as urinary incontinence, anal-fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain syndrome and sexual dysfunction. In women the main risk factors for PFD are pregnancy and delivery, obesity, menopause and chronic pulmonary diseases. Main risk factors for PFD associated with delivery are large fetus, shape of pelvic floor, position of the fetus, mode of delivery (vaginal, operative vaginal delivery) and prolonged labor [11, 21]. Among proposed methods, which can prevent PFD, are pelvic floor muscle training and cesarean section. The analysis of risks and benefits doesn’t support the thesis that cesarean section is panaceum for prevention of pelvic floor injuries and disorders related to pregnancy.