Pelvic floor SOS
Signs of a weak pelvic floor can be subtle or dramatic.
- Reviewed by Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor

When Lena, age 67, came to Dr. Mallika Anand, she explained she hadn't seen a gynecologist for many years. Still, when Dr. Anand conducted a physical exam, she was startled to find that Lena's uterus was no longer in its proper location within the pelvis. Instead, it was visible from outside.
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About the Author

Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch
About the Reviewer

Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
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