A recent Swedish study showed that pelvic floor-related symptoms cannot be used to accurately predict the anatomic location of the prolapse in women with mild-to-moderate prolapse [10].

CT or MRI of the pelvis often yields indeterminate and confusing findings that require further clarification using ultrasound.

Although 40 percent of all women have some degree of pelvic organ prolapse, it generally isn't harmful to their health. But when it impacts day-to-day activities, there are a number of treatment ...

In women, there are three causes of pelvic floor dysfunction, Garges explains: muscle weakness or tightness, pregnancy and childbirth, and the hormonal effect of menopause.

English researchers measured the vulvar dimensions of 50 women. Their conclusion: There is no typical. The appearance of "normal," healthy vulvas varies tremendously. The Study The 50 study ...

When acute appendicitis is suspected, MRI enables diagnosis of other possible causes of right-lower-quadrant pain, including ovarian torsion or pelvic abscesses.

CT or MRI of the pelvis often yields indeterminate and confusing findings that require further clarification using ultrasound.