Journal of International Obstetrics and Gynecology ›› 2025, Vol. 52 ›› Issue (5): 540-545.doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20250424

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Application of Pelvic Floor Electrophysiology in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

LIU Ze-yun, CHEN Shao-hui()   

  1. Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030000, China (LIU Ze-yun); Shanxi Children's Hospital, Shanxi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Taiyuan 030000, China (CHEN Shao-hui)
  • Received:2025-04-24 Published:2025-10-15 Online:2025-10-16
  • Contact: CHEN Shao-hui E-mail:chsh-h@139.com

Abstract:

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a common health problem among women, severely affecting the quality of life of postpartum and elderly women. With the improvement of people's health awareness and the development of population aging, the early detection and intervention of PFD have become a global public-health priority. Pelvic floor electrophysiological examination, with its advantages of non-invasiveness and dynamic monitoring, has been widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of PFD. This technology can objectively quantify pelvic floor electromyographic signals and has high sensitivity for the screening of early asymptomatic PFD. In the evaluation of treatment efficacy, it can accurately reflect the rehabilitation effect. Additionally, it also provides support for the research on the mechanisms of PFD, such as distinguishing the differences in electromyographic characteristics among different patients. However, this technology still has some problems, including insufficient standardization, limited evaluation of deep muscle groups, and lack of multidisciplinary collaboration. In the future, it is necessary to promote technological innovation, strengthen multidisciplinary integration, and establish an interdisciplinary collaboration system to achieve precise prevention and control of PFD.

Key words: Pelvic floor disorders, Urinary incontinence, stress, Pelvic organ prolapse, Pelvic floor, Muscle strength, Electrophysiology, Electromyography, Electric stimulation therapy