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Uterine Prolapse
Alternate Names : Pelvic Floor Hernia, Pelvic Relaxation
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Uterine Prolapse Prevention
Prenatal and postpartum Kegel exercises (tightening of the pelvic floor musculature as if trying to interrupt urine flow) helps to strengthen the muscles and reduces the risk.
The affect of episiotomy and other obstetric interventions on the later development of uterine prolapse is unclear. Estrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women tends to help maintain muscle tone.
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• Definition
• Uterine Prolapse Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Uterine Prolapse Symptoms & Signs
• Uterine Prolapse Prevention
• Uterine Prolapse Diagnosis & Tests
• Uterine Prolapse Treatment
• Uterine Prolapse Prognosis
• Uterine Prolapse Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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• Asthma
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Hemorrhoids
• Stress Incontinence
• Tumor
• Urinary Tract Infection
Surgery & Procedures
• Episiotomy
• Hysterectomy
Other Topics
• Back Pain - Low
• Cervix
• Chronic
• Constipation
• Cough
• Kegel Exercises
• Mucosa
• Obesity
• Strains
• Vagina
• Weakness
Review Date : 5/9/2002
Reviewed By : Catherine S. Bradley, M.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (6/16/2001).
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