Nichd Pelvic Floor Disorders Network

This study compares two procedures for stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine with cough, sneeze, or exercise) in 358 women. One group gets a bulking agent injection to thicken the urethra lining; the other gets a small mesh sling to support the urethra. The goal is to see wh…

This study tests two non-surgical approaches to reduce urinary leakage in new mothers. About 216 women who recently gave birth and have bothersome leakage will either do guided pelvic floor exercises, use a home biofeedback device called leva®, or receive standard education. The …

This study follows 288 women recovering from pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Participants wear a wrist accelerometer and complete a daily recovery questionnaire. Some receive routine recovery instructions, while others get an exercise-focused plan. The goal is to see which approac…