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View article: Bladder health and the urogenital microbiome in community-dwelling adult females
Bladder health and the urogenital microbiome in community-dwelling adult females Open
Despite the established association with lower urinary tract symptoms, the relationship between a healthy bladder and the urogenital microbiome is unknown. This observational cohort study of 435 community-dwelling women examined bladder he…
View article: 241 - BLADDER HEALTH IN WOMEN: POPULATION-BASED ESTIMATES FROM THE US-BASED RISE FOR HEALTH STUDY
241 - BLADDER HEALTH IN WOMEN: POPULATION-BASED ESTIMATES FROM THE US-BASED RISE FOR HEALTH STUDY Open
View article: 233 - Relationship between hormonal contraception use and risk of lower urinary tract symptoms in premenopausal women: an analysis of the Boston Area Community Health Survey
233 - Relationship between hormonal contraception use and risk of lower urinary tract symptoms in premenopausal women: an analysis of the Boston Area Community Health Survey Open
View article: Vaginal Tissue Engineering via Gelatin-Elastin Fiber-Reinforced Hydrogels
Vaginal Tissue Engineering via Gelatin-Elastin Fiber-Reinforced Hydrogels Open
The vagina is a fibromuscular tube-shaped organ spanning from the hymenal ring to the cervix that plays critical roles in menstruation, pregnancy, and female sexual health. Vaginal tissue constituents, including cells and extracellular mat…
View article: A Treatment Algorithm for High-Tone Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
A Treatment Algorithm for High-Tone Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Open
OBJECTIVE: To develop evidence- and consensus-based clinical practice guidelines for management of high-tone pelvic floor dysfunction (HTPFD). High-tone pelvic floor dysfunction is a neuromuscular disorder of the pelvic floor characterized…
View article: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Vaginal Cryotherapy for the Treatment of Pelvic Floor Myofascial Pain
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Vaginal Cryotherapy for the Treatment of Pelvic Floor Myofascial Pain Open
View article: Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Flares: A Comprehensive, Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Peer-Reviewed Flare Literature
Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Flares: A Comprehensive, Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Peer-Reviewed Flare Literature Open
Overall, we found that flares are painful and impactful, but otherwise poorly understood in terms of manifestation (frequency and duration), triggers, treatment, prevention, and pathophysiology. These summary findings provide a foundation …
View article: The Persistency Index: a novel screening tool for identifying myofascial pelvic floor dysfunction in patients seeking care for lower urinary tract symptoms
The Persistency Index: a novel screening tool for identifying myofascial pelvic floor dysfunction in patients seeking care for lower urinary tract symptoms Open
View article: A Clinical Consensus Treatment Algorithm for Patients with High-tone Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: a Multidisciplinary Delphi Study
A Clinical Consensus Treatment Algorithm for Patients with High-tone Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: a Multidisciplinary Delphi Study Open
BACKGROUND High-tone pelvic floor dysfunction (HTPFD) is a neuromuscular disorder of the pelvic floor characterized by non-relaxing pelvic floor muscles, resulting in lower urinary tract and defecatory symptoms, sexual dysfunction, and pel…
View article: Medium-Term Outcomes of Conservative and Surgical Treatments for Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Medicare Claims Analysis
Medium-Term Outcomes of Conservative and Surgical Treatments for Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Medicare Claims Analysis Open
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the 3- to 5-year retreatment outcomes for conservatively and surgically treated urinary incontinence (UI) in a population of women 66 years and older. Methods This retrospective cohort study used 5% M…
View article: Myofascial Frequency Syndrome: A novel syndrome of bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms associated with myofascial pelvic floor dysfunction
Myofascial Frequency Syndrome: A novel syndrome of bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms associated with myofascial pelvic floor dysfunction Open
Background Patients presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are historically classified to several symptom clusters, primarily overactive bladder (OAB) and interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). Accurate diagnosi…
View article: Healthy bladder storage and emptying functions in community‐dwelling women measured by a 2‐day bladder health diary
Healthy bladder storage and emptying functions in community‐dwelling women measured by a 2‐day bladder health diary Open
Introduction The prevalence of healthy bladder storage and emptying function in community‐dwelling women is not well established. Methods A planned secondary analysis of a US cross‐sectional study designed to validate a bladder health inst…
View article: Bladder Mucosal Cystitis Cystica Lesions Are Tertiary Lymphoid Tissues That Correlate With Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Frequency in Postmenopausal Women
Bladder Mucosal Cystitis Cystica Lesions Are Tertiary Lymphoid Tissues That Correlate With Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Frequency in Postmenopausal Women Open
Cystitis cystica lesions were associated with postmenopausal status, pelvic floor myofascial pain, and number of urinary tract infections in the prior year and predicted worse recurrent urinary tract infection outcomes. Cystitis cystica le…
View article: Comprehensive pelvic muscle assessment: Developing and testing a dual e‐Learning and simulation‐based training program
Comprehensive pelvic muscle assessment: Developing and testing a dual e‐Learning and simulation‐based training program Open
Objective The Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) research consortium launched the RISE FOR HEALTH (RISE) national study of women's bladder health which includes annual surveys and an in‐person visit. For the in‐person exam, …
View article: The RISE FOR HEALTH study: Methods for in‐person assessment and biospecimen collection
The RISE FOR HEALTH study: Methods for in‐person assessment and biospecimen collection Open
Objectives To describe the methods for the in‐person assessment of the RISE FOR HEALTH (RISE) study, a population‐based multicenter prospective cohort study designed to identify factors that promote bladder health and/or prevent lower urin…
View article: AJOG MFM Table of Contents
AJOG MFM Table of Contents Open
View article: Need for Public Health Messaging Related to Bladder Health from Adolescence to Advanced Age
Need for Public Health Messaging Related to Bladder Health from Adolescence to Advanced Age Open
Objective: The purpose of this analysis was to explore adolescent and adult women's interest in public health messaging around bladder health and perceptions of its usefulness. Materials and Methods: Directed co…
View article: The RISE FOR HEALTH study: Methods for in‐person musculoskeletal assessment
The RISE FOR HEALTH study: Methods for in‐person musculoskeletal assessment Open
Objectives To describe the methods for the in‐person musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment of the RISE FOR HEALTH (RISE) study, a population‐based multicenter prospective cohort study designed to identify factors associated with bladder health …
View article: A pilot trial of movement-based pelvic floor physical therapy to address pelvic floor myofascial pain and lower urinary tract symptoms
A pilot trial of movement-based pelvic floor physical therapy to address pelvic floor myofascial pain and lower urinary tract symptoms Open
View article: 197 PRE-OPERATIVE PROLAPSE PHENOTYPE IDENTIFIED THROUGH MACHINE LEARNING PREDICTS SURGICAL OUTCOMES IN WOMEN WITH POPQ STAGE 3-4 UTEROVAGINAL PROLAPSE UNDERGOING SACROCOLPOPEXY
197 PRE-OPERATIVE PROLAPSE PHENOTYPE IDENTIFIED THROUGH MACHINE LEARNING PREDICTS SURGICAL OUTCOMES IN WOMEN WITH POPQ STAGE 3-4 UTEROVAGINAL PROLAPSE UNDERGOING SACROCOLPOPEXY Open
View article: The Impact of Methenamine Hippurate Treatment on Urothelial Integrity and Bladder Inflammation in Aged Female Mice and Women With Urinary Tract Infections
The Impact of Methenamine Hippurate Treatment on Urothelial Integrity and Bladder Inflammation in Aged Female Mice and Women With Urinary Tract Infections Open
Importance Antibiotics are commonly used to treat and prevent urinary tract infection (UTI), but resistance is growing. Nonantibiotic prophylaxis such as methenamine hippurate (MH) shows clinical promise, but its impact on bladder factors …
View article: Incidence of urosepsis or pyelonephritis after uncomplicated urinary tract infection in older women
Incidence of urosepsis or pyelonephritis after uncomplicated urinary tract infection in older women Open
View article: Characteristics Associated With Repeated Evaluations for Urinary Tract Infections in Older Women: A Case-Control Study
Characteristics Associated With Repeated Evaluations for Urinary Tract Infections in Older Women: A Case-Control Study Open
Objectives The aims of this study were to estimate the incidence of repeated evaluations for urinary tract infection (UTI) after a single occurrence and to identify characteristics associated with repeated evaluations in a female Medicare …
View article: Telemedicine: The New “Virtual Reality” of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery?
Telemedicine: The New “Virtual Reality” of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery? Open
Video telemedicine is a well-accepted adjunct model of care with the potential to expand the reach of quality subspecialty care of value to women with PFDs.
View article: International Urogynaecology Consultation chapter 1 committee 4: patients’ perception of disease burden of pelvic organ prolapse
International Urogynaecology Consultation chapter 1 committee 4: patients’ perception of disease burden of pelvic organ prolapse Open
View article: Intrapartum Risk Factors for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Postpartum
Intrapartum Risk Factors for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Postpartum Open
View article: Association of lower degree perineal lacerations at delivery and occult injury of levator ani muscles
Association of lower degree perineal lacerations at delivery and occult injury of levator ani muscles Open
View article: Are There Modifiable First and Second Stage Risk Factors for Perineal Lacerations?
Are There Modifiable First and Second Stage Risk Factors for Perineal Lacerations? Open
View article: Impact of Pushing Timing on Occult Injury of Levator Ani: a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of Pushing Timing on Occult Injury of Levator Ani: a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Open
View article: Pelvic Floor Mobility Measured by Transperineal Ultrasound Imaging in Women With and Without Urgency and Frequency Predominant Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Pelvic Floor Mobility Measured by Transperineal Ultrasound Imaging in Women With and Without Urgency and Frequency Predominant Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Open
Background: Women with urgency/frequency predominant lower urinary tract symptoms (UF-LUTS) may have elevated pelvic floor muscle (PFM) position at rest and limited mobility with PFM contraction and bearing down, but this has not been quan…