Association of Delivery Mode with Pelvic Floor Disorder among Women Attending Suez Canal University Hospital

Background: Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction (PFMD), a serious health issue for women, is frequently associated with birth-related injuries. The delivery procedure has a significant impact on the integrity and functionality of the pelvic floor muscles. Understanding the relationship between PFMD and delivery procedures can assist guide preventative actions and improve the long-term quality of life for women. Aim: Our goal was to determine the effects of different delivery techniques on pelvic floor function. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted at Suez Canal University Hospital's outpatient gynecological clinics. 200 participants in all were enlisted and split into two equal groups of 100 women each based on whether they had a cesarean section or vaginal delivery. All individuals had their pelvic organ prolapse measured with the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification System (POP-Q). Results: Compared to women who had cesarean sections (CS), women in the vaginal delivery (VD) group were found to have a considerably higher prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction. The mode of delivery was strongly linked to both urge and stress urine incontinence. Compared to women who had cesarean deliveries, those who had a normal vaginal delivery (NVD) had a much higher prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse. Additionally, the quality of life of women in the NVD group was found to be significantly impacted negatively by pelvic floor abnormalities, especially in the areas of travel, social contacts, physical exercise, and psychological well-being. Conclusion: The quality of life was lower for women with pelvic floor dysfunction, and the VD group was more affectionate than the CS group.