Welcome to the Ultrasound Pelvic Index (UPI)
What is UPI? --- UPI is a system that combines data from pelvic floor questionnaires and ultrasound measurements to determine the type and severity of pelvic floor dysfunction a patient may have. The UPI system provides a standardized scale to identify and classify pelvic floor dysfunction. This helps create a common language for medical professionals to discuss a patient's condition and treatment options.
The Ultrasound Pelvic Index (UPI) is like the hurricane strength scale, where higher numbers signal more severe conditions:
- UPI 1 (Score < 10) = Good pelvic floor support with minimal symptoms
- UPI 2 (Score 11-30) = Mild support, Patient may complain about frequency, urgency, and/or urge incontinence
- UPI 3 (Score 31-60) = Moderate support problems, with stress urinary incontinence and/or fecal incontinence
- UPI 4 (Score 61-110) = Pelvic floor dysfunction, severe support problems with stress urinary incontinence and/or fecal incontinence
UPI Levels and Meaning
The basic index level measures pelvic health through ultrasound and provides a starting point to understand pelvic muscle strength.
UPI 1
Good Pelvic Floor Support
UPI 2
Overactive Bladder with Mild Pelvic Floor Support Problems
UPI 3
Pelvic Floor Support Affected, with Stress Urinary or Fecal Incontinence
UPI 4
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, with Stress Urinary Incontinence and/or Obstructed Defecation Syndrome
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