Uterine prolapse, pelvic organ prolapse, or a prolapsed uterus refer to the weakening of the ligaments and muscles in the pelvis, which result in the descent of the uterus or other internal organs into the space of the vagina, explains the Mayo Clinic. In some cases,...

For more than 10 years, women have felt the pressure of and adhered to recommendations to get an annual mammogram at age 40. Some women may opt to forgo routine mammograms for fear of diagnoses of breast cancer, concerns over exposure to radiation during the...