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Prolapse is common after pregnancy and later in life. Here’s what to look out for

Pelvic organ prolapse may develop and worsen after pregnancy and childbirth, around menopause or because of lifestyle and genetic factors.

  • Pelvic organ prolapse affects many women, especially post-childbirth or menopausal women
  • Symptoms include pressure, heaviness, vaginal bulge, and bladder/bowel control issues
  • Treatment options range from pelvic floor exercises to surgical procedures

A botanist weighs in on our love-hate relationship with crepe myrtles

Lots of people love the crepe myrtle but others think of them as an inadequate and over-planted species. Some even refer to them as ‘crap myrtle’. But is that fair?

  • Crepe myrtles adorn Australian streets in various colors.
  • Some view crepe myrtles as over-planted and inadequate.
  • Native Lagerstroemia archeriana found in Queensland and Western Australia.

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