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Laser therapy for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse: a systematic review

BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2020
Laser therapy is now being proposed for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary incontinence (UI).
K. Macková, Lise Van Daele, A. Page, I. Geraerts, L. Krofta, J. Deprest   +5 more
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Terminology of pelvic organ prolapse

Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1997
Pelvic organ prolapse is a common gynecologic condition, yet until recently no standard classification system to describe prolapse existed. A validated and standardized terminology system is now in use that allows accurate description of physical findings as well as meaningful communication between clinicians and comparisons of published series.
Richard C. Bump, Alison C. Weidner
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse [PDF]

, 2003
Pelvic organ prolapse is a common problem and may occur to some degree in 50% of parous women. An estimated 10–20% of these women will have symptomatic prolapse and present for repair. Despite the relatively common nature of this problem we know little about the natural history of the disease when left untreated.
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MANAGEMENT OF PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 1998
The wide variety of available pessaries permits rather precise choice of pessary to meet a given patient's needs. Different approaches are reviewed. A paradigm for choosing a surgical repair based on the fascial and muscular support defects, as well as the functional demands and limitations of the patient is presented.
Geoffrey W. Cundiff, W. Allen Addison
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Hydronephrosis Associated With Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Systematic Review.

Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 2020
OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to report the prevalence of hydronephrosis associated with pelvic organ prolapse (POP). METHODS We conducted a MEDLINE and PubMed search from 1996 to October 2016 using PRISMA guidelines.
M. Siddique, C. Ingraham, B. Kudish, C. Iglesia, A. Polland   +4 more
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 1998
Pelvic organ prolapse is usually caused by weakness of the pelvic diaphragm. Descent of the pelvic diaphragm places stress on the endopelvic connective tissue support system. Subsequent increases in intra-abdominal pressure result in prolapse. In the majority of cases, labor and childbirth are thought to be the primary factors responsible for pelvic ...
Edward J. Gill, W.Glenn Hurt
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Pathophysiology of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 2009
The pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse is believed to be multifactorial. Several risk factors, such as childbirth and aging, have been identified. Suspected aberrations in the structure and function of the connective tissue, muscles, and nerves of the pelvic floor are still under investigation.
Sujatha D. Pathi, Joseph I. Schaffer, R. Ann Word   +2 more
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Pelvic Symptoms in Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2004
To assess symptoms of bladder, bowel, and sexual function in women with pelvic organ prolapse and to compare symptoms by different degrees of prolapse.This retrospective study used data from 352 women with prolapse or urinary incontinence. The pelvic organ prolapse quantification measurements, as well as responses to 3 self-administered questionnaires ...
Leslie A. Meyn, Lara J. Burrows, Mark D. Walters, Anne M. Weber   +3 more
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Pregnancy, labour and delivery as risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse: a systematic review

International Urogynecology Journal, 2021
L. Cattani, J. Decoene, A. Page, N. Weeg, J. Deprest, H. Dietz   +5 more
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FIGO review of statements on use of synthetic mesh for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2019
The use of synthetic mesh implantation for the surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) has grown in popularity since mesh was marketed for widespread use in the early 1990s.
Aiste Ugianskiene, G. Davila, T. Su
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