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Pelvic organ prolapse is when 1 or more of the organs in the pelvis slip down from their normal position and bulge into the vagina. It can be the womb (uterus), bowel, bladder or top of the vagina. A prolapse is not life threatening, but it can cause pain and discomfort.
- Treatment
There are several treatment options available for pelvic...
- Treatment
There are several treatment options available for pelvic organ prolapse. The most suitable for you will depend on: the severity of your symptoms; the severity of the prolapse; your age and health; whether you're planning to have children in the future; You may not need any treatment if the prolapse is mild to moderate and not causing any pain ...
2 kwi 2019 · This guideline covers assessing and managing urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women aged 18 and over. It also covers complications associated with mesh surgery for these conditions
The prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse is high; in primary care in the UK, 8.4% of women reported vaginal bulge or lump, and on examination prolapse is present in up to 50% of women. One in 10 women will need at least 1 surgical procedure, and the rate of re-operation is as high as 19%.
What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)? The pelvic organs (uterus, bladder and bowel) are supported by your pelvic floor muscles, fascia and ligaments. If this support is weakened by childbirth, menopause and/or ageing, you may experience prolapse or herniation of these organs. Conditions that cause excessive pressure on the pelvic floor
Key points. How common is pelvic organ prolapse? Why does pelvic organ prolapse happen? What are the different types of prolapse? What are the symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse? How is prolapse diagnosed? Will I need any tests? Do I have to have treatment? What are my options for treatment? Surgery.
24 lis 2017 · Surgical procedures for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse in women. Document first published: 20 November 2017. Page updated: 24 November 2017. Topic: Publication type: This leaflet provides detailed information about the operations being proposed, along with the alternatives. Document.
