Pelvic relaxation - uterine prolapse; Pelvic floor hernia; Prolapsed uterus
Prevention
Tightening the pelvic floor muscles using
Estrogen therapy, either vaginal or oral, in postmenopausal women may help maintain connective tissue and muscle tone.
References
Comprehensive Gynecology
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Review Date: 05/12/2008
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound,
Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
