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Constipation is a common and potentially burdensome problem, particularly among women with pelvic floor disorders. Nonpharmacologic treatment usually should be the first step. In a study evaluating whether augmenting dietary fiber can lessen self-reported constipation severity and laxative use, investigators recruited 41 women (mean age, 60) with constipation and a history of pelvic floor disorders. Twenty-five women had had previous surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Participants were supplied with and instructed to eat high-fiber cereal, starting with one-quarter cup (7 g fiber) daily and gradually increasing to 1 cup per day (28 g fiber) during the 42-day study period. Women also were instructed to increase water intake and decrease caff…