Pelvic floor prolapse refers to relaxation of the muscles and ligaments that hold the pelvic organs (uterus, bladder, urethra, vagina, and rectum) in their correct anatomic position. Prolapse can ...

Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition in which a woman’s pelvic organs (primarily the uterus, vagina, bladder, bowels, and rectum) move from their normal position and push down into the vagina, causing ...

Urogynecology is a specialized field of gynecology and obstetrics that deals with female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Urogynecologists are doctors who diagnose and treat pelvic floor ...

Disorders of pelvic health affect a large majority of women with disabilities. Bladder, bowel, and reproductive health and sexual dysfunction are found in greater than 70 percent of women with ...

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Women commonly experience pelvic floor damage during pregnancy and vaginal childbirth and later develop stress urinary incontinence and prolapse. Polypropylene mesh can repair abdominal hernias, but ...

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