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Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) manifest with a variable spectrum of symptoms and can involve anterior, middle and posterior compartments. PFDs represent an important aspect of global healthcare, with about 28 million women affected by these diseases worldwide. This number is expected to reach 44 million in the next 40 years. In the literature, the incidence and prevalence of PFDs are often reported inconsistently, depending on the definitions used, the measures considered to assess the stages, the gender and age of the patient, and the severity of the pathology. The etiology of these disorders is multifactorial and it is important to identify the risk factors, because avoiding them or reducing exposure to them can change the natural history of PFDs, allowing physicians to make an earlier diagnosis and use more effective therapy.
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Ciangola, C.I., Capuano, I., Perrone, F., Franceschilli, L. (2014). Epidemiology and Prevalence of Pelvic Floor Disorders. In: Gaspari, A.L., Sileri, P. (eds) Pelvic Floor Disorders: Surgical Approach. Updates in Surgery. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5441-7_2
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