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Review
. 2024 Jun;51(2):241-257.
doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2024.02.001. Epub 2024 Apr 4.

Pelvic Floor Disorders and Sexual Function: A Review

Lauren Cosgriff  1 , Aparna Ramanathan  1 , Cheryl B Iglesia  2
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Pelvic Floor Disorders and Sexual Function: A Review

Lauren Cosgriff et al. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2024 Jun.

Abstract

Pelvic floor disorders can result in laxity, hypertonicity or spasm, all of which can impact sexual function. It is important for clinicians to understand this impact in order to appropriately counsel and treat their patients.

Keywords: Hypertonicity; Pelvic floor physical therapy; Pelvic organ prolapse; Sexual function; Vaginismus.

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Disclosure The authors report no conflicts of interest.

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