Patients friends and families of the women s center for bladder and pelvic health.
Pelvic floor disorders research foundation.
Pelvic floor dysfunction can cause a variety of symptoms and some can interfere with daily life.
The most common pfds are urinary incontinence fecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
The pfd research foundation formerly known as the augs foundation serves the medical profession by supporting promising innovative research regarding the causes prevention cure and treatment of pelvic floor disorders.
These studies are exploring various aspects of pelvic floor disorders in women.
Pfdc works to promote the care of patients.
Pfds are more common among older women.
The pelvic floor disorders consortium works with appropriate committees representing a variety of disciplines involved in the care of patients with pelvic floor disorders including the ascrs research foundation the ascrs executive council and the ascrs steering committee on pelvic floor disorders.
Depending on the type of pelvic floor dysfunction a person may experience.
Our vision is founded on three pillars.
Collaborationwe conduct pre clinical.
Several studies at the center are currently recruiting participants.
A pfd occurs when the muscles or connective tissues of the pelvic area weaken or are injured.