Mancera-Sonora A, Jiménez-Huerta J

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ABSTRACT

Pelvic floor disorders are common and is estimated to affect 24 to 37% of older women in the US community. Pelvic floor dysfunction is a major public health problem, shows 11% risk of undergoing surgery for prolapse or urinary incontinence. Anamnesis is important to focus on specific symptoms and the degree that affect their quality of life through questionnaires established.

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