Our board-certified pelvic health specialists are involved in research and clinical trials for ... If the uterus or vagina have prolapsed out of the body, doctors may recommend a surgery called a ...
The pelvic floor consists of muscles, ligaments and connective tissue supporting the pelvic organs - including the uterus, bladder and rectum - like a hammock. The pelvic floor has a triple ...
allowing the pelvic and abdominal viscera to rest on the levator ani, significantly reducing tension on the supporting fascia and ligaments. The opening in the levator ani muscle group ...
In many cases, the uterus itself is not part of the prolapse, but removing it allows surgeons to access pelvic ligaments and tissues for securing the vaginal walls. Almost one in three Canadian ...