The best surgery for pelvic organ prolapse?
Women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse might be best served by surgery that preserves their uterus rather than removing it, a landmark clinical trial reports.
Jul 21, 2026
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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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1 in 3 women unaware surgery can fix pelvic prolapse, survey finds
Up to half of all women will experience some degree of pelvic organ prolapse in their lifetime. The condition can cause incontinence, constipation, and the descent of the bladder or uterus into the vagina. It can become debilitating ...
May 12, 2026
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Breaking the silence on women's pelvic floor disorders
Many women assume pelvic floor health issues are simply their fate—part of having vaginal deliveries, getting older, gaining weight or entering menopause. Perhaps they have watched their mothers and grandmothers live with ...
Dec 18, 2025
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Seven health conditions that show why using your phone on the toilet is a bad idea
It might seem like a harmless habit to linger on the loo with your phone while "taking care of business," but research shows that prolonged toilet time can increase the risk of several health problems. Here are the main ones.
Sep 11, 2025
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Pelvic floor training can help active women avoid exercise-related symptoms
Are you a woman who exercises regularly? If so, here's a vital question: do you train your pelvic floor muscles as part of your routine?
Jul 24, 2025
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Wandering uteruses and far-reaching tubes: The surprising mobility of the female reproductive tract
The ancient wandering womb theory suggested that many ailments in women were caused by the uterus becoming dislodged and roaming the body in search of moisture.
Jun 19, 2025
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Pelvic floor dysfunction: What every woman should know
Did you know that around one in two women in the UK will experience symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction at some point in their lives? And for women who engage in high-intensity exercise, that figure rises to 63%.
Jun 16, 2025
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Pelvic floor disorders can significantly affect sexual activity and quality of life, says study
Many women experience problems due to a weakened or damaged pelvic floor. These ailments are most common in pregnant women, women who have recently given birth, and menopausal women. However, pelvic floor disorders can affect ...
Jan 2, 2025
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Robotic-assisted surgery for uterus prolapse shows promise: Study
The pelvic floor supports our organs in the abdomen and holds them firmly in place. In women, however, the pelvic floor can be weakened by pregnancy and vaginal births, for example, or due to heredity, age or weight.
Nov 13, 2024
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Urogynecologist says there are treatment options available for pelvic floor dysfunction
Bodies change as they age, especially after physically demanding experiences like pregnancy. Many of those changes don't have to be permanent, including ones that can be the most uncomfortable to talk about.
Nov 11, 2024
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