Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Scientists at University of Pittsburgh Target Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Published in Women's Health Weekly, August 11th, 2011

2011 AUG 11 -- According to the authors of recent research from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, "To describe perceptions of prolapse-specific body image in women with symptomatic prolapse. Women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse quantification stage >= II prolapse participated in semistructured focus groups or self-report questionnaire."

"Transcripts were independently reviewed and body image themes were identified and confirmed by consensus. Twenty-five women participated in focus groups and 27 in online questionnaires. Transcript analysis revealed 3 central themes and 25 body-image related subthemes. Women living with prolapse were more likely to feel...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2011-08-11)

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