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Which condition can cause painful penetration during sexual intercourse?
Which condition can cause painful penetration during sexual intercourse?
What is a consequence of having weak superficial muscle fibers in the pelvic floor?
What is a consequence of having weak superficial muscle fibers in the pelvic floor?
What role does the pubovaginalis muscle play during sexual intercourse?
What role does the pubovaginalis muscle play during sexual intercourse?
Which of the following is not a result of too tight pelvic floor muscles?
Which of the following is not a result of too tight pelvic floor muscles?
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Which factor does not contribute to low sexual sensitivity?
Which factor does not contribute to low sexual sensitivity?
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What can cause pain in defecation related to pelvic floor dysfunction?
What can cause pain in defecation related to pelvic floor dysfunction?
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Which of the following is a potential consequence of weakened pelvic floor muscles (PFM)?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of weakened pelvic floor muscles (PFM)?
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What is a common musculoskeletal factor causing pelvic floor dysfunction?
What is a common musculoskeletal factor causing pelvic floor dysfunction?
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How can over-tight PFM affect the pelvic health?
How can over-tight PFM affect the pelvic health?
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What is one effect of sphincteric dysfunction in PFM?
What is one effect of sphincteric dysfunction in PFM?
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Which factor is unknown regarding the causation of pelvic floor dysfunction?
Which factor is unknown regarding the causation of pelvic floor dysfunction?
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What is one possible result of weakened abdominal muscles?
What is one possible result of weakened abdominal muscles?
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Which condition is linked to ligamentous softening?
Which condition is linked to ligamentous softening?
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Study Notes
Common Muscle Affected (related to pelvic floor and pelvic health condition)
- Musculoskeletal factors contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction
- Full course of pelvic floor dysfunction is unknown
- Pregnancy and childbirth can affect pelvic floor muscles
- Pelvic Surgery can damage pelvic floor muscles
- Traumatic injuries to the pelvis (e.g., car accidents) can cause pelvic floor dysfunction
- Being overweight and advancing age can weaken pelvic floor muscles
- Dysfunction of Pelvic Floor Muscles (PFM) can lead to:
- Sphincteric dysfunction, causing urinary incontinence, painful urination, and pain in defecation
- Abdominal scar pain, weakened pelvic floor muscles, and weakened abdominal muscles
- Pelvic floor muscle tension, incontinence, and varicosities of the leg, vulva, or rectum
- Pronation of the feet related to ligamentous softening and strain of the rectus abdominis
Causes of Pelvic floor Dysfunction
- Musculoskeletal factors, including:
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Pelvic Surgery
- Traumatic injuries to the pelvis
- Being overweight
- Advancing age
- Dysfunction of PFM, leading to:
- Sphincteric dysfunction
- Abdominal scar pain
- Weakened pelvic floor muscles and abdominal muscles
- Pelvic floor muscle tension
- Incontinence
- Varicosities of the leg, vulva, or rectum
- Pronation of the feet related to ligamentous softening
- Strain of the rectus abdominis
Supportive Dysfunction
- Weak PFM can fail to support pelvic organs, leading to Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)
- Too tight PFM can create tightness and adhesions in the pelvic area, affecting organ function
Sexual Dysfunction
- Too loose pelvic floor muscles can cause:
- Weak superficial muscle fibers, poor blood supply to sexual organs, and low sexual sensitivity
- Difficulty with erections and weak pubovaginalis
- Involuntary reflexes affected
- Too tight pelvic floor muscles can cause:
- Tightness around the vaginal opening, making penetration difficult or painful (dyspareunia)
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Description
This quiz covers the common muscles affected by pelvic floor and pelvic health conditions, including musculoskeletal factors, pregnancy, childbirth, surgery, and more. It also explores the dysfunctions of pelvic floor muscles and their impact on urination and defecation.
