Exploring pelvic floor muscle function in men with and without pelvic floor symptoms: A population-based study.

Background: Pelvic floor symptoms (PFS), such as lower urinary tract symptoms, defecation disorders, sexual problems, and genital-pelvic pain, are prevalent in men. Thorough physical assessments of the external anal sphincter (EAS) and the puborectal muscle (PRM) are the keys to unraveling the role of muscle dysfunction.

Objectives: To explore associations within and between the EAS and PRM and between muscle (dys-) function and the number of male PFS.