This chapter will review the epidemiology, incidence, prevalence, and risk factors involved with genital prolapse. In addition, it will also review urogenital atrophy and sexual dysfunction related to prolapse and its incidence after pelvic reconstructive surgery.
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Neimark, M. (2008). Genital Prolapse, Urogenital Atrophy, and Sexual Dysfunction. In: Davila, G.W., Ghoniem, G.M., Wexner, S.D. (eds) Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-348-4_4
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