A National Observation Study on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Diseases in China

Peking Union Medical College Hospital10,000 enrolled

Overview

In this protocol, our team intend to conduct a nation-wide multicenter cohort research to screening for PFD symptoms in early postnatal women in China. Beside clinically significant symptoms, we will also measure the recovery trend of pelvic muscle function, aiming to determine the clinically significant alterations that are sensitive to predict the PFD risks. This is an observational prospective cohort study, following a natural regular clinical visit process. Patients will voluntarily decide whether to receive PFD related treatments and the types of treatments to adopt. Therefore, we will also be able to compare the effectiveness of treatments.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

10,000

Conditions

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Interventions

Postpartum pelvic floor rehabilitationBEHAVIORAL

biofeedback with Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT)

Eligibility

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Postpartum women: 42 days+15 days after delivery 2. Age:20-45 3. Consent to participate in the research. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Refuse gynecological and/or obstetrical examinations. 2. Diagnosed with psychiatric disorders 3. Diagnosed with other severe illnesses 4. Received pelvic floor treatments 5. Other factors that may confound with the research

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Urinary incontinence

UI will be diagnosed via gynecological examination and self-reported symptoms

Time frame: 6 months

Secondary Outcomes

Pelvic organ prolapse

Physical examinations will be performed to diagnose the incidence and degree of organ prolapse (i.e. anterior vaginal wall prolapse, posterior vaginal wall prolapse, uterine prolapse, and vaginal apex prolapse) according to the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q).

Time frame: 6 months