Pelvic Floor Function in the Female

Abstract

Pelvic Floor\r(PF) disorders, such as urinary incontinence and prolapse accounted for over\r400,000 operations in the USA in 1987 [1], and nearly a third of these were re-operations. It\ris estimated that 30% - 50% of women in Europe and the USA are affected by\rUrinary incontinence [2]. Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), the involuntary\rleakage of urine on coughing, sneezing, exertion or effort, is the most common\rform of urinary incontinence in women. The scientific understanding of normal\rPF function is limited and consequently treatment of these prevalent, disabling\rconditions is, at best, inefficient.