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vaginal cone

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vaginal cone
Urogynecology A weighted device inserted into the vagina to help perform Kegel exercises in ♀ with postpartum stress incontinence. See Kegel exercises. Cf Cone biopsy.


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Physical therapy directed at strength ening the levator ani complex of muscles (Kegel exercises and weighted vaginal cone therapy) have demonstrated some therapeutic efficacy.
Vaginal cones, which are sold through catalogs, are weighted, plastic, tampon-like devices that are placed into the vagina, and fall out if the pelvic muscles are inadequately contracted.
 
 
 
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