Sexual function and lower urinary tract function are most commonly considered in the context of the typical individual organ-specific diseases and complaints. Until recently, the clinical problems of ...

Human childbirth is comparatively difficult because our babies' heads are large relative to our birth canals. This tight 'fetopelvic' fit increases the risk of obstructed labor, which in turn has ...

"The good news is that pelvic organ prolapse progresses slowly," says Victoria Handa, M.D., director of gynecology and obstetrics at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and first author of the study, ...

This study is led by Prof. Lan Zhu (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital), Prof. Tao Tan (State Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical Research, Kunming ...

The testes, also known as testicles, are the primary male reproductive organs. They are responsible for producing sperm and ...

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments that supports the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Pelvic floor health is one of those rarely talked about things that can make a major difference for women behind closed doors. According to health experts, your pelvic floor works round-the-clock to ...

Lumbar lymph nodes refer to a group of small organs that are part of the immune system. Lymph nodes are generally circular, bean-like organs that are dispersed throughout the body. The lumbar lymph ...

Evolutionary anthropologists from the University of Vienna and colleagues now present evidence for a different explanation, published in PNAS. A larger bony pelvic canal is disadvantageous for the ...