One in three women will have a pelvic floor disorder in her lifetime, according to the International Urogynecolgical Association. One of the more common pelvic floor disorders in women, is pelvic ...

The US Food and Drug Administration ordered manufacturers of transvaginal mesh kits to discontinue sales and distribution in 2019. Surgical safety and efficacy outcomes are no worse after pelvic organ ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Vaginal prolapse happens when the vaginal wall weakens and ...

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Pelvic organ prolapse isn't talked about much in women's health, however, it is a significant issue. In fact, it affects nearly half of all women by the time they reach ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Some women have never heard of pelvic organ prolapse. Others are confused or ashamed they're experiencing it. A Northeast Philadelphia woman is sharing her experience so others ...

Urogynecology is a specialized field of gynecology and obstetrics that deals with female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Urogynecologists are doctors who diagnose and treat pelvic floor ...

As we age, our bodies have a way of reminding us that gravity is not on our side. This is especially true for the many women who experience pelvic prolapse, which occurs when muscles and tissues from ...

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is one of many etiologies of overactive bladder (OAB) in women. In fact, the relative risk of OAB increases threefold in women with POP versus women without it. A new study ...

More women in their 20s and 30s are being diagnosed with issues associated with pelvic floor dysfunction, says the doctors.