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Prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse in women, associated factors and impact on quality of life in rural Pakistan: population-based study [PDF]
BMC Women's Health, 2020 Background Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a gynecological condition resulting from pelvic floor dysfunction in women. The objective of this study is to estimate “the prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse” associated factors, duration and impact on women’s ...
Abdul Hakeem Jokhio +2 more
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Narrative review of the epidemiology, diagnosis and pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse [PDF]
International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2020 The exact prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse is difficult to establish. The anatomical changes do not always consist with the severity or the symptoms associated with prolapse.
Adi Y. Weintraub +2 more
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Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2023 level 3 studies, which meet none of the evidence criteria for that study type or are derived from expert opinion, commentary, or consensus. Study types and criteria are defined at http://smartmedicine.acponline.org/criteria.html Disclaimer: The ...
Laura Jane McLeod, Patricia E. Lee
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Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 2019 Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common, benign condition in women. For many women, it can cause vaginal bulge and pressure, voiding dysfunction, defecatory dysfunction, and sexual dysfunction, which may adversely affect quality of life.
Amy Hull
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Pelvic organ prolapse in nulliparae [PDF]
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2022 Pregnancy and childbirth are thought to be the strongest environmental risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse, but prolapse does occur in nulliparae.
H. Dietz +3 more
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Examining the impact of weight loss and exercise on pelvic organ prolapse (POP) management [PDF]
Quality in SportIntroduction: Pelvic organ prolapse is a descent of pelvic organs such as the bladder, cervix, apex of the vagina, and rectum which create herniation and slide into the direction of the vagina entrance.
Bartosz Moskal +1 more
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Oxidative Stress: A Possible Trigger for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Journal of Immunology Research, 2020 Pelvic organ prolapse is a frequent health problem in women, encountered worldwide, its physiopathology being still incompletely understood. The integrity of the pelvic-supportive structures is a key element that prevents the prolapse of the pelvic ...
Radu Dragos Marcu +8 more
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Pathophysiology of Pelvic Organ Prolapse [PDF]
, 2018 Pelvic organ support is provided by interaction between the pelvic floor muscle, ligaments and its connective tissues. Failure of anatomical support may result in pelvic organ prolapse.
Razzak, Lubna
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse-Associated Cystitis [PDF]
Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports, 2014 Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary tract infection (UTI) are important problems, estimated to affect around 14 and 40 % of women, respectively, at some point in their lives. Positive urine culture in the presence of symptoms is the cornerstone of diagnosis of UTI and should be performed along with ultrasound assessment of postvoid residual (PVR ...
Rizwan Hamid +2 more
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Emerging Concepts for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery: What is Cure? [PDF]
, 2010 The objective of this review is to discuss emerging concepts in pelvic organ prolapse, in particular, “What is cure?” In a post-trial data analysis of the CARE (Colpopexy and Urinary Reduction Efforts) trial, treatment success varied tremendously ...
Una Lee, Shlomo Raz
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