Keeping the pelvic floor healthy.
Climacteric
; 22(3): 257-262, 2019 06.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30653374
ABSTRACT
Female pelvic floor muscles form a diaphragm that spans the entire pelvic cavity. They consist of the fibers of the coccygeus and the levator ani muscles, the latter of which is composed of five parts. Together with their fascia, the pelvic floor muscles provide support for the urethra, the vagina, and the rectum and constrict the urethral, vaginal, and anal orifices. Alterations in the composition of the pelvic floor muscles at menopause appear to affect their properties and, thereby, their ability to function adequately. This can lead to an increased prevalence in urinary incontinence and other lower urinary tract dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, and genitourinary syndrome of menopause. This article aims to define the pelvic floor muscles and functions and to summarize the direct and indirect changes to women's pelvic floor muscles during and after menopause and through aging. A particular focus is also given to the evidence-based literature on how to keep pelvic floor muscles healthy during menopause and in postmenopause using conservative management therapy.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Diafragma da Pelve
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Envelhecimento Saudável
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Músculos
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article