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Obstetric Injury

Injuries sustained during childbirth, such as levator ani muscle damage and perineal tearing, and their impact on vaginal elasticity and pelvic floor function.

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Jan 19, 2026

How do parity, operative delivery (cesarean vs vaginal), and number of births differentially affect pelvic floor anatomy over decades?

Parity and the mode of delivery leave measurable, often cumulative marks on pelvic floor anatomy: vaginal birth—especially the first vaginal birth and operative vaginal deliveries—carries the stronges...

Jan 11, 2026

What role do pelvic anatomy, childbirth, and aging play in vaginal length and elasticity?

Pelvic anatomy sets the starting point for vaginal length and elasticity—vaginas are soft, fibromuscular organs whose baseline depth and tone vary between individuals . Childbirth, especially vaginal ...