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  2. What Is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Men? Causes, Symptoms ...

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    Pelvic organ prolapse in men usually affects the rectum. ... Alcohol may increase bowel movements and urination, which can aggravate some symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction.

  3. Pelvic floor dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    Pelvic floor dysfunction is defined as a herniation of the pelvic organs through the pelvic organ walls and pelvic floor. The condition is widespread, affecting up to 50 percent of women at some point in their lifetime. [10] About 11 percent of women will undergo surgery for urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse by age 80. [11]

  4. Rectocele - Wikipedia

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    Other causes of pelvic floor prolapse can be advanced age, multiple vaginal deliveries, and birthing trauma. Birthing trauma includes vacuum delivery, forceps delivery, and perineal tear. In addition, a history of chronic constipation and excessive straining with bowel movements are thought to play a role in rectocele. Multiple gynecological or ...

  5. Rectal prolapse - Wikipedia

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    A rectal prolapse occurs when walls of the rectum have prolapsed to such a degree that they protrude out of the anus and are visible outside the body. [2] However, most researchers agree that there are 3 to 5 different types of rectal prolapse, depending on whether the prolapsed section is visible externally, and whether the full or only partial thickness of the rectal wall is involved.

  6. Pelvic organ prolapse - Wikipedia

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    Surgery (for example native tissue repair, biological graft repair, absorbable and non-absorbable mesh repair, colpopexy, or colpocleisis) is used to treat symptoms such as bowel or urinary problems, pain, or a prolapse sensation. When operating a pelvic organ prolapse, introducing a mid-urethral sling during or after surgery seems to reduce ...

  7. Obstructed defecation - Wikipedia

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    The pelvic floor (pelvic diaphragm) can be divided into 4 compartments: Anterior or urinary (bladder, bladder neck, and urethra), Middle or genital (vagina and uterus in women, prostate in men), Posterior (anus, anal canal, sigmoid, and rectum), and Peritoneal (endopelvic fascia and perineal membrane).

  8. Prolapse - Wikipedia

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    Surgery is most often successful for people who still have some control over their bowel movements. If the anal sphincter is damaged, surgery may correct the prolapse but not be able to completely correct fecal incontinence (lack of control of bowel movements). Fecal incontinence can both potentially improve or deteriorate after prolapse surgery.

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