Journal of Women's Health Care
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Department of OBG Physiotherapy, KLE academy of Higher Education and Medical Research Centre (KAHER), Belagavi, Karnataka, India

Publications

• Review Article   
  Prevailing knowledge about pelvic floor rehabilitation and use of pessaries in females with uterine prolapse- an overview
  Author(s): Arati Mahishale, Asmu Bhattarai*, Javiriya Mainuddin and Rajendra B Nerli
  
  Uterine prolapse (UP), a form of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), is a clinical constraint characterized by the downward descent of the uterus in varying degrees. Most frequently observed in elderly females and has an intense negative impression on their healthy lives. Stabilization of the uterus with the vagina is accountable for the interplay between the mechanical, muscular, and connective tissues. Any pathology or disturbance in the function of these structures can increase the risk of UP. Urinary, vaginal, and bowel complaints can be experienced by women with uterine prolapse. The complications of physical disturbances that occur in UP can adversely affect women's physical and emotional health, which results in a serious public health issue. Operative corrective regimens like the removal of the uterus or vaginal wall repair mark a significant cost and burden of recovery.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167- 0420.24.13.707

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