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Pelvic shape predisposes for pelvic organ prolapse: geometric morphometry study

Ultrasound in Obstetrics &Gynecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To identify morphological features of the soft tissue and bony pelvis that could serve as predictive risk factors for the development of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in adult women. Methods This case–control study compared the shapes of the pelvic floor soft tissue and bony pelvis between three groups: parous women with POP (cases ...
E. Stansfield, K. Phan, B. Fischer, J. O. Delancey, W. Umek   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Correlation of Kyphosis, Lordosis and Pelvic Tilt with Pelvic Organ Prolapses

Journal of Rehabilitation, 2009
Objective: Given high prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse in female, and necessity of effect assessment of it's risk factors in various societies, this study was aimed to investigate the correlation of thoracic and lumbar spinal curvature as well as ...
Leila Simorgh, Minou Khalkhali-Zavieh, Nahid Sohrabi, Jalil Kouhpayeh-Zadeh, Tahereh Eftekhar, Zinat Ghanbari   +5 more
doaj  

One in ten ever-married women who visited health facilities for various reasons have pelvic organ prolapse in Harari regional state, Eastern Ethiopia

BMC Women's Health, 2022
Background Pelvic organ prolapse remains a neglected public health problem in developing countries. The burden of pelvic organ prolapse varies by region and ranges from 9 to 20%. It poses an impact on women’s quality of life and affects their role at the
Dawit Abebe, Mohammed Abdurke Kure, Enku Afework Demssie, Sinetibeb Mesfin, Melake Demena, Merga Dheresa   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Burden of Poor Reproductive Health in England: Results From a Cross‐Sectional Survey

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To quantify the burden of poor reproductive health in England by age, ethnicity, and financial security. Design Cross‐sectional survey. Setting England. Sample 59 332 women and people assigned female at birth aged 16–55 years. Methods The Reproductive Health Survey for England 2023 (RHSE2023) used an online convenience sampling ...
Melissa J. Palmer, Ona L. McCarthy, Rebecca S. French   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Determinants of pelvic organ prolapse among adult gynecologic patients in Mekelle University Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia: Case control study design.

PLoS ONE
BackgroundPelvic organ prolapse is a major cause of morbidity among women in both high-income and low-income countries. Despite the severity of the problem, the risk factors associated with pelvic organ prolapse has been poorly understood in Ethiopia ...
Birhane Mekonen, Solomon Hintsa, Hailay Syum, Dawit Zenebe, Gebretsadik Kiros Lema, Ainom Shimondi, Redaie Girmay, Freweyni Fisshatsion, Goitom Girmay   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

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, Dan Liviu Dorel Mischianu, Lucian Iorga, Camelia Cristina Diaconu, Mihaela Surcel, Adriana Narcisa Munteanu, Carolina Constantin, Gheorghita Isvoranu, Ovidiu Gabriel Bratu   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Contribution of Primary Pelvic Organ Prolapse to Micturition and Defecation Symptoms [PDF]

, 2011
Objective. To investigate the contribution of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) to micturition and defecation symptoms. Method. Cross-sectional study including 64 women presenting with POP symptoms and 50 controls without POP complaints.
Birnie, E. (Erwin), Bonsel, G.J. (Gouke), Groenendijk, A.G. (Annette), Roovers, J-P.W. (Jan-Paul)   +3 more
core   +6 more sources

The Role of Vaginal Oestrogen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Does It Have Any Impact on Perioperative Outcomes? A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects up to 50% of postmenopausal women, negatively impacting sexual function and quality of life. While surgery remains the primary treatment, increasing attention has been given to perioperative vaginal oestrogen therapy and its potential impact on surgical outcomes.
Gilda Sicilia, Salvatore Giovanni Vitale, Maurizio Nicola D'Alterio, Stefania Saponara, Francesco Scicchitano, Anna Maria Fulghesu, Rossella E. Nappi, Stefano Angioni   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Validation of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Simple Screening Inventory (POPSSI) in a population of Ethiopian women

BMC Women's Health, 2019
Background The incidence of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) in the developing world is not known. A nonclinical screening tool for prolapse is needed in the resource poor setting.
Dawit Worku Kassa, Yirgu Gebrehiwot Ferede, Polina Advolodkina   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Eficácia do treinamento da musculatura do assoalho pélvico e de exercícios hipopressivos para o tratamento do prolapso de órgãos pélvicos em mulheres: ensaio clínico randomizado [PDF]

, 2012
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Previous studies have shown that women with pelvic floor dysfunctions present decreased cross-sectional area (CSA) of the levator ani muscle.
Bernardes, Bruno Teixeira, Castro, Rodrigo de Aquino, Girão, Manoel João Batista Castello, Jármy Di Bella, Zsuzsanna Ilona Katalin, Oliveira, Emerson, Resende, Ana Paula Magalhães, Sartori, Marair Gracio Ferreira, Stüpp, Liliana   +7 more
core   +2 more sources