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prolapse

[proh-laps, proh-laps, proh-laps] / proʊˈlæps, ˈproʊ læps, proʊˈlæps /




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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

She had been admitted to hospital on 7 February following a sudden loss of mobility in her lower limbs after a disc prolapse.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

Pelvic mesh was considered the gold-standard treatment for incontinence and prolapse in women for many years, to give weak or damaged tissue extra support.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2025

The chances are slim to non-existent, according to pelvic floor and prolapse specialists I spoke to for this story.

From Salon • Oct. 25, 2024

For eight years I suffered with prolapse of the uterus.

From The Practice of Autosuggestion by Coué, Emile




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