Exploring Sudden Extreme Weight Loss as a Risk Factor for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Progression
Keywords:
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP), Bariatric surgery, Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions (PFD), Obesity, Weight lossAbstract

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