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Pelvic floor muscle training for pelvic organ prolapse

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Pelvic organ prolapse affects between 5% and 10% of women, and is strongly associated with increasing age, as shown by its prevalence of 40% in women older than 50 years.1 The disorder is one of the most common indications for gynaecological surgery in older women, and the estimated lifetime cumulative risk of surgery is 7–11%.2 In addition to the surgical procedures available for prolapse, conservative treatments include intravaginal pessaries, avoidance of activities that increase pressure on the pelvic floor, weight loss, and pelvic floor muscle training.

Source: The Lancet

DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(13)62372-7

Author: Kathryn L Burgio

Institutions: University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Pelvic floor disorders treatments

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $7,890