Original Article

Comprehension of Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence in Southern Appalachian Women

Objectives: Despite their growing prevalence, pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) remain undertreated and not well understood by patients, with treatment disparities noted in specific subgroups of women. The goal of the present study was to determine the basic understanding of PFDs of women in the southern Appalachian region of the United…

Posted in: pelvic floor disorders 2 pelvic organ prolapse 4 urinary incontinence 2

Review Article

Stress Urinary Incontinence in Active Elderly Women

Urinary incontinence in the elderly is a significant health problem fraught with isolation, depression, and an increased risk of institutionalization and medical complications. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI), the complaint of involuntary loss of urine during effort or exertion or during sneezing or coughing, is the most common type of urinary…

Posted in: elderly 20 quality of life 11 stress urinary incontinence 2 urinary incontinence 2
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