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This version is not peer-reviewed. Inês Branco,Mariana Ferreira,Ana Pacheco,Clara Ferreira,Vera Baldaia Dias,Anabela Correia Martins  * Inês Branco,Mariana Ferreira,Ana Pacheco,Clara Ferreira,Vera Baldaia Dias,Anabela Correia Martins  * Submitted: 21 October 2025 You are already at the latest version Introduction: Throughout life, the characteristics of a woman's pelvic floor change due to physiological changes, including pregnancy, childbirth and menopause.

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