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The independent Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (Institut für Qualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit im Gesundheitswesen, IQWiG) examines the benefits and harms of medical interventions for patients. We provide information about the advantages and disadvantages of examination and treatment methods in the form of scientific reports and easily understandable health information.

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Easily understandable information for the general public

InformedHealth.org is the English-language version of the German website Gesundheitsinformation.de. By publishing this bilingual website, IQWiG fulfils part of its legal mandate to inform the general public about health issues. By offering a wide range of different topics, the website addresses both patients and (healthy) consumers.

Osteoarthritis

In the early stages of osteoarthritis, the joint usually only hurts when you put strain on it. The pain can get worse over time, affecting your everyday life. These typical symptoms are caused by wear-and-tear of the joint. Read about the causes, risk factors, course of the disease, and treatment options.

Pelvic organ prolapse

For various reasons, the connective tissue in women’s pelvic floor may become weaker. As a result the womb, vagina, bladder or the last part of the bowel may slip down (prolapse). The treatment options are pelvic floor exercises, vaginal pessaries and (in some cases) surgery.

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