Article
[Connective tissue and prolapse genesis].
Gynecologie, obstetrique & fertilite - 1 Jun 2010
Tremollieres F
Abstract excerpt
The pathophysiology of pelvic floor disorders still remains not well understood. Increasing age as well as vaginal multiparity are the main commonly accepted factors. The hypothesis of a defect of connective tissues of the pelvic floor with aging due to collagen deficiency and/or elastic fiber degradation is often highlighted. The issue of a potential protective role of HRT is also discussed although the recent...
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