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Introduction and Hypothesis <p>As long as mankind and especially women exist there have been problems related to gynecological and obstetrical problems&#xa0;including urogynecology. The early history of urogynecology has never been well described.</p> Methods <p>In this review we describe the origin of urogynecology in its earliest written sources emphasizing on ancient Egypt, Greece and&#xa0;Rome.</p> Results <p>Pelvic Organ Prolapse was, even then, an important part of gynecology and the connection between obstetric care and the&#xa0;occurrence of a prolapse was clearly recognized. There are countless examples of how doctors and midwives have struggled with&#xa0;this. A multitude of treatments, some such as the use of primitive pessaries, very realistic, others with a clear magical or religious&#xa0;slant.</p> Conclusion <p>It is concluded that urogynecological problems, especially Pelvic Organ Prolapse, was a major problem in these ancient societies&#xa0;with many, sometimes inventive, therapies.</p>

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On the Origin of Urogynecology

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    2025年9月2日

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  • Mark Vierhout

摘要

Introduction and Hypothesis

As long as mankind and especially women exist there have been problems related to gynecological and obstetrical problems including urogynecology. The early history of urogynecology has never been well described.

Methods

In this review we describe the origin of urogynecology in its earliest written sources emphasizing on ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.

Results

Pelvic Organ Prolapse was, even then, an important part of gynecology and the connection between obstetric care and the occurrence of a prolapse was clearly recognized. There are countless examples of how doctors and midwives have struggled with this. A multitude of treatments, some such as the use of primitive pessaries, very realistic, others with a clear magical or religious slant.

Conclusion

It is concluded that urogynecological problems, especially Pelvic Organ Prolapse, was a major problem in these ancient societies with many, sometimes inventive, therapies.