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Uterine Prolapse Risk Factors
Risk factors for uterine prolapse include:
- Elderly
- Asthma
- Chronic lung disease:
- Chronic constipation
- Heavy lifting
- Multiple pregnancies
- Obesity
- Uterine fibroids
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Last Updated: Aug 22, 2008 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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PubMed Uterine Prolapse References
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