Progress toward understanding pelvic organ prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a benign gynecological condition that has an impact on many women. An estimated 13% (1 in 8) of US adult women will undergo surgery for POP by the age of 80 years,1 suggesting a great many more women will experience POP symptoms but may seek nonsurgical care or no intervention. Milder POP (prolapse that remains inside the hymen with straining) is usually asymptomatic, but moderate to severe POP is associated with significant and negative effects on women ’s daily life activities, including bothersome vaginal bulge or protrusion symptoms, obstructive urinary and defecatory symptoms, sexual dysfunction, and impaired quality of life with effects on mood, sleep, relationships, and social activities.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research