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Pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence

Author(s) -

GopalH Badlani,

PayalD Patel,

KaytanV Amrute

Publication year - 2006

Publication title -

indian journal of urology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333

H-Index - 30

eISSN - 1998-3824

pISSN - 0970-1591

DOI - 10.4103/0970-1591.29113

Subject(s) - medicine , urinary incontinence , pathophysiology , stress incontinence , hysterectomy , childbirth , urinary system , quality of life (healthcare) , medline , uterine prolapse , gynecology , surgery , pregnancy , nursing , biology , political science , law , genetics

Although they may present with significant morbidity, pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence are mainly afflicitions that affect quality of life. To appropiately treat these entities, comprehension of the various theories of pathophysiology is paramount. Utilizing a Medline search, this article reviews recent data concerning intrinsic (i.e., genetics, postmenopausal status) and extrinsic factors (i.e., previous hysterectomy, childbirth) leading to organ prolapse or stress incontinenc

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