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CMAJ, 2023 Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is very common in women seen for routine gynecologic care, although it may be asymptomatic and its impact on women's quality of life (QoL) markedly varies.
McLeod LJ, Lee PE.
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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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Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 2019 Abstract 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. Women in the United States have a 13% lifetime risk of undergoing surgery for POP1.
Gynecologists
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Radiopaedia.org, 2021 Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common women’s health issue, particularly in the postmenopausal population. The etiology of POP is multifactorial with risk factors including vaginal delivery, parity, age, and body mass index (BMI). These risk factors are associated with injury to, or strain on, the pelvic floor musculature and connective tissue ...
Christina Escobar, D. Pape
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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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The influence of decisional conflict on treatment decision in pelvic organ prolapse-data from the SHADE-POP trial. [PDF]
Arch Gynecol ObstetPurposeWomen with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse are facing the choice between several treatment options and a potentially difficult decision. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of decisional conflict, patient characteristics and other ...
Drost LE +4 more
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Burden of pelvic organ prolapse in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Women's Health, 2020 Background Pelvic organ prolapse can significantly affect a woman’s quality of life by compromising physical, social, psychological and sexual function. Pelvic organ disorders and its consequences have higher economic burden to the patient as well to the
Getnet Gedefaw, Asmamaw Demis
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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 ...
A Staack +29 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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