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Pelvic support problems

Pelvic support problems

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Pelvic support problems is a condition in which a woman has weakness in the muscles and connective tissues that hold the pelvic organs in place. Causes can include pregnancy (especially after several pregnancies), obesity, chronic constipation, or past pelvic surgery. Symptoms can include problems with pooping or urinating, bulges in the vagina, sexual difficulties, etc...

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

Is a type of:

Female urogenital diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

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