Correlation Pelvic Floor Function and Ultrasound Findings One Year After Childbirth

The survey consists in standardized and validated questionnaires on urinary function (ICIQ-SF, 4 items), bowel function (SMIS, 7 items and PAC-SYM, 12 items), symptoms of prolapse (POPDI, 6 items) and sexual function (Female Sexual Function Index FSFI, 19 items and Female Sexual Distress Scale - Revised FSDS-R, 13 items). questionnaire will be used at recruitment, at the postpartum visit, at the first annual follow-up visit.

Pelvic floor ultrasound is the preferred imaging modality for documenting pelvic floor anatomy during pregnancy or after delivery. This examination is routinely performed in the outpatient clinic during patient visits (including the one year check-up after delivery). The technique used to assess the pelvic floor is described in detail in the 2019 practice parameters issued by IUGA.