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  • Methotrexate for trophoblastic cancer

    10/29/07, Healthwise

    Methotrexate stops the growth of rapidly reproducing cells, such as cancer cells or fetal cells.

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  • Hemorrhoids - What Happens

    09/29/08, Healthwise

    Hemorrhoids form when increased pressure on the pelvic veins causes veins in the anal canal to swell and gradually stretch out of shape. Pressure increases can be caused by rushing to complete a bowel movement, persistent diarrhea or cons

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  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Topic Overview

    10/20/08, Healthwise

    Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when a pelvic organ—such as your bladder—drops (prolapses) from its normal spot in your lower belly and pushes against the walls of your vagina. This can happen when the muscles that hold your pelvic organ

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  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Cause

    10/20/08, Healthwise

    Pelvic organ prolapse is usually caused by damage to the tissues (muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue) that support the pelvic organs. Damage or stretching of these tissues allows the organs to move out of their normal positions, ca

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  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Symptoms

    10/20/08, Healthwise

    Although many women who have pelvic organ prolapse do not have symptoms, the most common and bothersome symptom is pressing of the uterus or other organs against the vaginal wall. The pressure on your vagina may cause minor discomfort

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  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse - What Happens

    10/20/08, Healthwise

    The pelvic organs are kept in place by the muscles and connective tissues of the pelvis (pelvic diaphragm). The vagina of an adult woman is normally a round-topped, muscular tube that also supports the other pelvic organs. The pelvic

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  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse - What Increases Your Risk

    10/20/08, Healthwise

    Pelvic organ prolapse is often related to stretching and pressure during labor and childbirth. It is less common in women who have never had children. Pelvic organ prolapse most often appears during menopause, as pelvic tissues damage

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