Pelvic floor signs and symptoms in women and men

To contribute to an integrated sex- and gender-specific approach to pelvic floor syptoms (PFS) in primary care, we need evidence on clinically relevant clusters of PFS, on factors that are associated with the development of PFS, on factors that are associated with the course of PFS, and on healthcare seeking behavior, among both women and men. We will set up a prospective cohort including at least 2500 adult women and 2500 adult men, with and without PFS. We will collect data through questionnaires (at baseline, and after 1 and 2 years) and from general practice medical records. Furthermore, we will conduct a qualitative sub-study and a physical examination sub-study.