Little is known about the pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). In 1996, Jackson
presented a hypothesis on pelvic floor connective tissue that tried to explain the …

Numerous symptoms can be attributed to the lack of oestrogen at the time of the
menopause. Some of the mechanisms for this are still unclear. However, while there is …

Over the past two decades, many articles have been published on entheseal changes
(usually called 'Musculoskeletal Stress Markers') as activity markers in past societies. Over …

Abstract Enthesopathies—that is,“musculo‐skeletal stress markers”—are frequently used to
reconstruct past lifestyles and activity patterns. Relatively little attention has been paid in …

Entheseal changes are traditionally included in a large array of skeletal features commonly
referred to as “skeletal markers of activity.” However, medical studies and recent …

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify imaging markers for genuine stress
incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse by using magnetic resonance imaging and …

Steroid sex hormones have a significant effect on different organ systems. As far as gingiva
are concerned, they can influence the cellular proliferation, differentiation and growth of …

OBJECTIVE: The arcus tendineous fasciae pelvis (ATFP) provides support to the anterior
vagina. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of menopause on the …

The knowledge about the effect of estradiol on tendon connective tissue is limited.
Therefore, we studied the influence of estradiol on tendon synthesis, structure, and …

Despite an improved understanding of pelvic anatomy and organ function and advances in
surgical techniques, long-term success rates in pelvic surgery are still variable (3-59%), but …