prolapse
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It has been used to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, but can cause debilitating harm to some women.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
The former BBC 5 Live journalist and podcaster was experiencing pelvic organ prolapse - a condition that affects around one in twelve women, but which many have never even heard of.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025
When these muscles become overly tight or loose, patients can experience issues like pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and incontinence—which all have serious implications if left untreated.
From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025
A common treatment for prolapse, a device called a pessary, actually resembles a menstrual cup.
From Salon • Oct. 25, 2024
In prolapse of the rectum and anal fissure the following solution is used by enema: Kino 3 grams.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.