Clinical characterization of pelvic floor dysfunctions in symptomatic Chilean women who visit an academic hospital

Abstract

Introduction: Prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunctions (PFD) can be as high as 25%, and it is increasing over the years. The objective if this study is to show the clinical characteristics of symptomatic patients undergoing simple cystometry at La Florida Hospital, between December 2015 and March 2020. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The data of all simple cystometries of patients derived for pelvic floor symptoms between 2015 and 2020 were evaluated. Results: 1211 simple cystometries were evaluated. The most frequent reason for referral was pelvic organ prolapse + urinary incontinence (UI) (39.6%). 13.% had a normal result. 58% presented positive stress test. 22.% had a positive empty stress test. 17.6% had occult UI. 21.9% mixed UI. Of the patients referred by overactive bladder or mixed UI, 12.2% had detrusor contractions and 34.8% had urgency. Conclusions: Our study provides information on PFD in Chilean women in a university hospital..