Association of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction with Conception Challenges Among PCOS Female: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction with Conception Challenges among Females

Noor Fatima; Maria Mustafa; Asma Alam; Amina Rafi; Hamail Tahir; Shahneez Khan

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v8i3.1202

Authors

Noor Fatima Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Pakistan
Maria Mustafa Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Pakistan
Asma Alam Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Pakistan
Amina Rafi Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Pakistan
Hamail Tahir Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Pakistan
Shahneez Khan Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v8i3.1202

Keywords:

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Conception Challenges, Miscarriages

Abstract

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women, often linked to reproductive challenges and pelvic floor dysfunction. Objective: To find out the association of pelvic floor dysfunction and with conception challenges among females with Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted; data were collected from Jinnah Hospital, Central Park Hospital, Suraya Azeem teaching hospital and from private clinics of Lahore. Data were collected after getting approval from University Research Ethical Committee from July to October 2024 with a Reference number RE-085-2024. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used. Pelvic floor dysfunction was confirmed through pelvic floor dysfunction inventedry-20 along with some self-made questions for descriptive statistics.192 married female were included in the study and data were analyzed through SPSS version 22.0 software. Results: Out of 192 respondents were of age group 21-30(68.2%). In distribution of BMI, 91 (47.4%) were overweight, 163 (84.9%) were trying to get pregnant, 170(88.5%) were facing difficulty in getting pregnant, 169(88%) of female faced miscarriages, 72(37.5%) females had 2 miscarriages, 78(40.6%) had 1 stillbirth, 83(43.2%) had 1 preterm birth, 154 (80.2%) were taking treatment of PCOS. 115(59.9%) had severe pelvic organ prolapse, 135(70.3%) had mild colorectal anal distress and 97(50.5%) had mild urinary distress. Conclusions: The study concluded that there is a high prevalence of severe pelvic floor dysfunction among PCOS females. Moreover, pelvic organ prolapse is significantly associated with miscarriages in women with PCOS

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