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Monocentric Prospectiv Observational Clinical Trial of Pelvic Floor Biometry During Pregnancy and Puerperium

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - anyFemaleFondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium determine significant changes in the muscular, fascial and support structures of the pelvic floor. These changes, both physiological (i.e. dictated by the adaptations that pregnancy determines at the level of the connective tissue, collagen and pelvic-perineal muscular structures) and the changes induced by the passage of the fetus through the birth canal (obstetric lacerations, episiotomy and muscle avulsions) cause a weakening of the pelvic support structures with the possible onset of dysfunctional symptoms, which are not only common in old age, but become evident already in childbearing age. Previous studies on the composition of connective tissue show significant changes in the collagen component both in continent women and in those who experience stress urinary incontinence. These changes are revealed in approximately 24% of the population t

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * single pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound in the first trimester (within 10 weeks of gestational age), * maternal age between 18 and 40 years, * patients who speak Italian correctly and/or who can perfectly understand what was expressed at the time of enrollment. * spontaneous vaginal births, operative and current cesarean section * patients who do not report urinary and fecal incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse at enrollment. Exclusion Criteria: * previous pregnancy ended with spontaneous vaginal delivery or cesarean section * pelvic floor reconstructive surgery * gynecological cancer * pelvic radiation therapy for previous oncological disease * previous pelvic trauma * known connective tissue disease * body mass index \>40 kg / m2.
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What it tests

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Where

1 site
Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, SC Ostetricia e Ginecologia 1
Pavia, Italy
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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