Open AccessPelvic floor disorders among gynecological cancer survivors in sub-urban regions of Kanchipuram District–India
Author(s) -
M Anbupriya Sureshbabu,
P. Abirami
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of mid-life health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.423
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 0976-7819
pISSN - 0976-7800
DOI - 10.4103/jmh.jmh_186_20
Subject(s) - pelvic floor , medicine , pelvic floor muscle , urinary incontinence , pelvic floor dysfunction , pelvic pain , sexual function , physical therapy , urogynecology , sexual dysfunction , pelvic floor disorders , urination , gynecology , surgery , urinary system
Pelvic floor muscle is the group of muscles: layering down the pelvic region; Controlling the bowel movements, urination, and sexual intercourse; working in a balanced and coordinated contraction and relaxation. The inability to control the pelvic floor muscles leads to pelvic floor disorders like urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence, dyspareunia, and pelvic pain.