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Are Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse at Risk for Other Hernias Elsewhere in Their Bodies?

Written by Matthew Karlovs... on October 22, 2009 - 7:30am

This is such as interesting question, because when I see patients who present with a cystocele, vaginal vault prolapse or rectocele, I will often help describe it as a “bladder hernia” or “rectum hernia”. In essence it is, since a hernia is a defect in muscle or fascia (connective tissue) that when sufficiently weak will allow another organ usually to push out or through. We think classically of a male groin hernia, after lifting a heavy box. The fascia in the groin will tear or become weak, allowing the small intestine to push through creating pain and a bulge.

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Two Treatments Equally Effective for Chronic Pelvic Pain

September 1, 2009 - 2:16pm

TUESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A surgical procedure that treats chronic pelvic pain by disrupting nerve connections failed to improve upon regular laparoscopic surgery for easing the condition, British researchers say.

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Five Fertility Myths Debunked

Written by Fertility Authority on August 14, 2009 - 11:31am

Myth #1: If my period is regular, I’m fertile.
Fact: Most irregular cycles can be traced to a specific cause, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or

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What You Need to Know About Your Pelvic Floor

Written by Dr. Manish Patel on May 13, 2009 - 3:50pm

Pregnancy, childbirth and strenuous exercise all place tremendous strain on a woman’s body. Over the years, these stresses can weaken the natural support structure of the pelvis, causing the pelvic organs to shift from their natural position.

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Kegel Muscle Exercises aka Pelvic Floor Muscle Training

Written by Matthew Karlovs... on March 24, 2009 - 1:59pm

“If you don’t you use it, you lose it” principle also applies to the muscles in the pelvis. Age, menopause and childbirth can cause weakness and looseness to the pelvic floor muscles known as the levator ani.

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Chronic Pelvic Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment

Written by National Women ... on March 10, 2009 - 12:59pm

Trying to describe pain to someone is never easy. It's kind of like trying to describe the sound of a flute to someone who was born deaf. This can be particularly difficult when describing pelvic pain because it can be so hard to even know exactly where the pain is coming from.

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