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FDA ban on transvaginal mesh: What does it mean for women facing pelvic organ prolapse?

Maude Carmel, M.D.

October 17, 2022

Tips to prevent involuntary urine leakage (incontinence) during and after pregnancy

Urinary incontinence is common during and after pregnancy. In this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog, get tips to prevent or reduce leaking issues.

Marlene Corton, M.D.

May 19, 2020

New robotic prolapse surgery reduces scars by 80%

A new surgery – available at UT Southwestern – might be the future of pelvic organ prolapse treatment. This surgery technique developed by Maude Carmel, M.D., can manage the uncomfortable, annoying POP symptoms with 80% less scarring. Learn more.

Maude Carmel, M.D.

August 28, 2019

Application of a simple cream might reduce recurrence of pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms

Traditional repairs correcting pelvic organ prolapse have too often weakened over time and required revisional surgery. Based on promising initial data from a pilot study, we are studying whether the simple addition of vaginal estrogen might reduce the need for additional procedures in postmenopausal women.

David Rahn, M.D.

April 11, 2019

What Women (and Their Doctors) Don't Talk About

David Rahn, M.D.

November 9, 2018