Pregnancy and parturition negatively impact vaginal angle and alter expression of vaginal MMP-9

Parity is the greatest risk factor for the development of pelvic organ prolapse. The normally supported vagina is pulled up and back over the levator ani. Loss of vaginal angulation has been associated with prolapse and may represent injury to the vaginal supportive tissues. We proposed and examined...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2018-02, Vol.218 (2), p.242.e1-242.e7
Hauptverfasser:	Oliphant, Sallie, Canavan, Timothy, Palcsey, Stacy, Meyn, Leslie, Moalli, Pamela
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	birth injury matrix metalloproteinase 9 vaginal angle
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