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One of the large groups of side effects includes the pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence. The aim of this study was to present current knowledge on the occurrence of pelvic floor dysfunction in women treated for EC. A literature review was conducted in the PubMED and WoS databases, including articles on pelvic floor dysfunction in women with EC. PRISMA principles were followed in the research methodology. A total of 1361 publications were retrieved. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 24 papers were eligible for the review. Mostly retrospective studies based on different questionnaires were evaluated. No prospective studies were found in which, in addition to subjective assessment, clinical examination and objective assessment of urinary incontinence were used. Studies show a significant increase in the incidence of pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence, after various forms of EC treatment. We believe that assessment of complications after endometrial cancer treatment is clinically relevant. 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