Researchers, including several University of Otago academics, have conducted the first trial of pelvic floor muscle training for the prevention of prolapse symptoms in women with early signs of ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve been wearing a pessary since my youngest child was born 28 years ago. I’m grateful for it, since I’ve been able to continue backpacking, skiing, playing tennis, dancing, etc., ...

For the multicentre Pelvic Organ Prolapse Physiotherapy (POPPY) trial, Hagen and co-workers 1 randomly compared pelvic floor muscle training from a physiotherapist with provision of a lifestyle advice ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve been wearing a pessary since my youngest child was born 28 years ago. I’m grateful for it, since I’ve been able to continue backpacking, skiing, playing tennis, dancing, etc., ...

The uterus (womb) is a muscular structure that’s held in place by pelvic muscles and ligaments. If these muscles or ligaments stretch or become weak, they’re no longer able to support the uterus, ...