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HOXA11 is critical for development and maintenance of uterosacral ligaments and deficient in pelvic prolapse

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Polymorphism rs1800255 from COL3A1 gene and the risk for pelvic organ prolapse

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Expression changes in pelvic organ prolapse: a systematic review and in silico study

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Pelvic floor disorder symptoms and bone strength in postmenopausal women

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Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes in Pelvic Organ Prolapse by RNA-Seq

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Biocompatibility of polypropylene mesh scaffold with adipose-derived stem cells

Cheng, H. W., Zhang, Y., Zhang, B., Cheng, J., Wang, W., Tang, X., Teng, P., & Li, Y. (2017) · Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine · doi:10.3892/etm.2017.4338 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Transcriptional Regulation of Connective Tissue Metabolism Genes in Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Borazjani, A., Kow, N., Harris, S., Ridgeway, B., & Damaser, M. S. (2016) · Urogynecology · doi:10.1097/spv.0000000000000337 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Single-cell analysis of uterosacral ligament revealed cellular heterogeneity in women with pelvic organ prolapse

Liu, X., Su, M., Wei, L., Zhang, J., Wang, W., Hao, Q., Lin, X., & Wang, L. (2024) · Communications Biology · doi:10.1038/s42003-024-05808-3 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

Effect of Surgically Induced Weight Loss on Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Meta-analysis

Tian, Z., Wang, X., Hu, X., & Sun, Z. (2023) · Obesity Surgery · doi:10.1007/s11695-023-06867-x · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Effects of Oxytocin for Induction and Augmentation of Labor on Pelvic Floor Symptoms and Support in the Postpartum Period

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BMSCs-EVs Alleviate Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Mice by Reducing Inflammation and Promoting Tissue Regeneration

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Interaction between Pelvic Bone Mineral Density and Sex Steroid Hormone on the Risk of Urinary Incontinence from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013–2014

Zhao, C., Wang, Z., Xiang, R., & Li, L. (2022) · Urologia Internationalis · doi:10.1159/000527747 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

LncRNA and mRNA Expression Profiling in the Periurethral Vaginal Wall Tissues of Postmenopausal Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence

Wei, A., Wang, R., Wei, K., Dai, C., Huang, Y., Xu, P., Xu, J., Tang, H. D., Zhang, Y., & Fan, Y. (2020) · Reproductive Sciences · doi:10.1007/s43032-020-00144-3 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Progress in the genetics and epigenetics of pelvic floor disorder

Lin, Y., Lin, Y., Zhou, X., Ren, A., & Li, X. (2025) · Gene · doi:10.1016/j.gene.2025.149277 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Biochemistry and Ultrastructure of Pelvic Floor Tissues and Organs

Downing, K. T. (2016) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-803228-2.00008-8 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

The Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Gene Polymorphisms as Risk Factor for Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Balinese Women

Mahendra, I. N. B., Widayana, K. A., Putra, I. G. M., Megadhana, I. W., Suwardewa, T. G. A., Wiradnyana, A. A. G. P., & Manuaba, I. B. G. (2023) · Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology · doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10006-2190 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

How Can We Improve the Assessment and Indifferent Outcomes From Pelvic Organ Prolapse Management From Conservative and Surgical Therapies? ICI‐RS 2025

Kearney, R., Wagg, A., Bower, W., Chapple, C., Khullar, V., Robinson, D., Taithongchai, A., Hobson, P. T., Wein, A., & Abrams, P. (2026) · Neurourology and Urodynamics · doi:10.1002/nau.70272 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

“Locus minoris resistentiae” and connective tissue weakness in older women: a case report and literature review on pelvic organ prolapse with inguinal bladder hernia

Esber, A., Kopera, A., Radosa, M. P., Runnebaum, I. B., Mothes, H. K., & Mothes, A. R. (2021) · BMC Women s Health · doi:10.1186/s12905-021-01554-4 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Study of pelvic organ prolapse as a predictor of osteoporotic fracture risk

Rísquez, A. C. F., Mendoza, N., García, A. C., Elósegui, J. J. H., & Lorite, J. P. (2022) · Gynecological Endocrinology · doi:10.1080/09513590.2022.2159024 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Clinical Significance of JAM ‐2 Expression in the Vaginal Wall Tissues of Patients With Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Liu, Y., Mao, Y., Wu, Y., Wan, S. B., Gu, S., Peng, J., Jiao, B., & Hua, X. (2025) · Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine · doi:10.1111/jcmm.70512 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Model Prolaps Uteri Berdasarkan Risiko Klinis dan Biologi Molekular

Erwinanto, E., Santoso, B. I., Junizaf, J., Pramono, N., Fachiroch, J., Yusra, Y., Bardosono, S., & Wijaya, I. (2023) · eJournal Kedokteran Indonesia · doi:10.23886/ejki.11.338.76 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

The Role of Genital Hiatus (Gh), Perineal Body (Pb), Summation (Gh+Pb) of POP-Q Examination in Maximum Levator Hiatal Area of Women with Symptomatic Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Kustarto, K. W., & Moegni, F. (2019) · Indonesian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.32771/inajog.v7i2.540 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

The Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Pelvic Floor Reconstruction Surgery : A Scoping Review of Literature

Saputra, A. N. D., Rizal, D. M., Septiyorini, N., & Rahman, M. N. (2024) · Andalas obstetrics and gynecology journal · doi:10.25077/aoj.8.2.675-692.2024 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

A Novel in vitro Method for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in PCOS Women

Vila, R. (2021) · doi:10.15760/honors.1102

Screening for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Patient

Palm, S. J. (2022) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-94174-1_12

The efficacy of platelet rich plasma in pelvic organ prolapse surgery : A protocol for scoping reviewPreprint

Saputra, A. N. D., Rizal, D. M., Pangastuti, N., & Ayuandari, S. (2022) · Research Square · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-1560035/v1

Type B Progesterone Receptor Polymorphism Increases the Risk of Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Balinese Women

Putra, I. G. M., Megadhana, I. W., Mahayasa, P. D., Jaya, M. S., Surya, I. G. N. H. W., & Darmawan, N. K. (2022) · European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences · doi:10.24018/ejmed.2022.4.4.1383

The effect of micronutrients on postpartum pelvic organ prolapse patients

Rahajeng, Nooryanto, M., & Dzikrifishofa, M. (2023) · Majalah Obstetri & Ginekologi · doi:10.20473/mog.v31i22023.92-96

Uterine prolapse observed during and immediately after parturition in three dogs: case report and literature review

Aksu, A. G., Ferahoğlu, V., Büyükbudak, F., İnan, İ., Fındık, M., & Ay, S. S. (2024) · Harran Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi · doi:10.31196/huvfd.1555832

Collagen-1 and elastin expression in cervical tissue: A comparison across cervical elongation, pelvic organ prolapse, and combined conditions

Widyasari, A., Hardianto, G., Kusumastuti, E. H., & Kurniawati, E. M. (2024) · Majalah Obstetri & Ginekologi · doi:10.20473/mog.v32i32024.189-195

Polymeric barrier materials for biomedical applications

Yesudas, V., Muhammed Adil, V., & Vijayamma, R. (2025) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-99531-3.00021-6

Work-Up of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Vorona, G., & Elneil, S. (2026) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-032-05381-7_112

Pathogenetic mechanisms of cystocele. A review

Orazov, M. R., Михалева, Л. М., & Grishina, O. S. (2026) · GYNECOLOGY · doi:10.26442/20795696.2026.2.203738

Biopolymer for 3D printing in biomedical application

Kumar, S., & Kumar, R. (2026) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-33988-2.00018-1

The Role of Collagen Genetic Discrepancies in Development of Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Women: A Study with Negative Results

Fernando, H. (2020) · Urology Open Access Open Journal · doi:10.33169/uro.uoaoj-i-104

Research advances on the relationship of collagen metabolism and pelvic organ prolapse

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Collagen changes in pelvic support tissues in women with pelvic organ prolapse

Gong, R., & Xia, Z. (2019) · European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology · doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.01.012 · Cited by 108 · see citing works

Pelvic organ prolapse and collagen-associated disorders

Lammers, K., Lince, S. L., Spath, M. A., van Kempen, L. C. L. T., Hendriks, J. C. M., Vierhout, M. E., & Kluivers, K. B. (2011) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-011-1532-y · Cited by 100 · see citing works

Genetic epidemiology of pelvic organ prolapse: a systematic review

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