Reproductive biomechanics, a broad and developing field, contains fluid mechanics
problems at every stage. In particular, the human female reproductive system is a complex …

Anterior vaginal prolapse (AVP) is the most common form of pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
and has deleterious effects on women's health. Despite recent advances in AVP diagnosis …

Abstract Purpose of Review The aim of this review is to outline the anatomical and
physiological processes involved in vaginal lubrication and to examine the current options …

The widespread use of synthetic transvaginal polypropylene mesh for treating Pelvic Organ
Prolapse (POP) has been curtailed due to serious adverse effects highlighted in 2008 and …

Sustained vaginal administration of antibiotics or probiotics has been proposed to improve
treatment efficacy for bacterial vaginosis. 3D printing has shown promise for development of …

Smooth muscle cells contribute to the mechanical function of various soft tissues, however,
their contribution to the viscoelastic response when subjected to multiaxial loading remains …

The dural venous sinuses play an integral role in draining venous blood from the cranial
cavity. As a result of the sinuses anatomical location, they are of significant importance when …

The microenvironment and cell populations within the myometrium play crucial roles in
maintaining uterine structural integrity and protecting the fetus during pregnancy. However …

The ability of the vagina to contract gives rise to a set of active mechanical properties that
contribute to the complex function of this organ in-vivo. Regional differences in the …

The vagina is a highly inhomogeneous, anisotropic, and viscoelastic organ that undergoes
significant deformations in vivo. The mechanical attributes of this organ facilitate important …