Castro RA, Santisteban AS, Delgado PL, Fernández MI

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: Pelvic floor defects are a frequent cause of consultation among by average-aged women. Their prevalence is high, considering that almost one third of the adult and senior adult population suffers from it.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of pelvic floor defects in average-aged women and their relationship with quality of life in Héroes del Moncada Polyclinic.
Methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study of average- and seniorage patients consulted in our office from September 2014 to January 2016. Out of the 376 patients over 40 years of age in our area, 245 were studied, who agreed on being part of our study and were conducted a clinical study and the questionnaire PFIQ-7 on quality of life.
Results: Pelvic floor defects were identified in 103 patients, which represents 42 % of the universe. Various risk factors such as smoking, hard work, as well as parity were shown with statistical significance in relation to these defects. 59 % of the universe had mild to severe quality of life impairment dependent on pelvic floor defects.
Conclusions: There was a high prevalence of perineal defects with negative repercussions on the quality of life of the affected patients, who lived aware of their defect without attending a consultation for timely treatment.