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Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

A mid-urethral sling is the most common type of surgery used to correct stress urinary incontinence or a leaky bladder. A small, supportive material of synthetic mesh is placed under the urethra to give support.

You Don’t Have to Live With a Leaky Vagina

If you suffer from a prolapsed uterus, especially after pregnancy, then pelvic floor therapy offers real benefit and may even help you avoid a hysterectomy.

The Lungs

The Lungs are a part of the Respiratory System. Explore other free anatomical medical resources from Medika Life's Patient Resources

The SERPINA1 Gene, serpin family A member 1

The SERPINA1 gene provides instructions for making a protein called alpha-1 antitrypsin, which is a type of serine protease inhibitor (serpin)