Prevalence of levator ani muscle avulsion and effect on quality of life in women with pelvic organ prolapse.

Chun Hung YuSymphorosa Shing Chee ChanRachel Yau Kar CheungTony Kwok Hung Chung

Published in: International urogynecology journal (2017)

LAM avulsion was detected in 39% of Chinese women with POP. It was associated with a more advanced POP stage, and these women had more impairment of QoL. However, LAM avulsion was not an independent factor influencing the QoL of these women.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnancy outcomes
risk factors
cervical cancer screening
breast cancer risk
insulin resistance
type diabetes
pregnant women