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Prevention Overview Articles

Uterine prolapse
Tightening the pelvic floor muscles using Kegel exercises helps to strengthen the muscles and reduces the risk of uterine prolapse. Estrogen therapy, either vaginal or oral, in postmenopausal women may help maintain connective tissue and muscle tone.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 12, 2008

Specific Prevention Articles

Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is medication containing one or more female hormones, commonly estrogen plus progestin (synthetic progesterone). Some women receive estrogen-only therapy (usually women who have had their uterus removed). HRT is most often used to treat symptoms of menopause such as "hot flashes," vaginal dryness, mood swings, sleep disorders, and decreased sexual desire. This medication may be taken in the form of a pill, a patch, or vaginal cream.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 24, 2007
Kegel exercises
Kegel exercises are a series of pelvic muscle exercises designed to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 24, 2008
Kegel Exercises
Kegel exercises (Kegels) are exercises designed to strengthen the muscles of the lower pelvic girdle, or pelvic floor- the pubococcygeal (PC) muscles. The PC muscles support the bladder, urethra, and urethral sphincter- the muscle group at the neck of the bladder that acts as a spigot for controlling urine flow into the urethra- and the vagina, uterus, and rectum.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
In Brief: Kegels hold up as urinary continence tr...
Women who experience urinary incontinence may be able to alleviate the problem by performing pelvic floor exercises, known as Kegels.
Source:StayWell
Better Bladder and Bowel Control
Incontinence is surprisingly common. Surgery, medications, childbirth, or injury can interfere with urinary and rectal function. But there are a variety of treatments available including exercise programs, medications and surgery.
Source:StayWell
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