Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic Prolapse
Prolapse of the organs is simply used to describe sagging, bulging or falling of the organs supported by the pelvic floor.
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when pelvic organs protrude into the vagina, which can be associated with weakened or damaged pelvic muscles.
- Cystocele - Prolapse or bulging of the bladder into the vagina
- Rectocele - Prolapse or bulging of the rectum into the vagina
- Enterocele - Prolapse or bulging of the small intestine into a space between the rectum and vagina
- Uterine prolapse - Prolapse or descent of the uterus into the vagina
Videos of prolapse are available through the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Treatment of prolapse usually depends on how much the patient is bothered by their symptoms. Many conservative treatments include pelvic floor muscle exercises, pessaries, and dietary changes.
Reconstructive pelvic surgery is highly effective in correcting pelvic organ prolapse for women who are more bothered by their symptoms. Short stay procedures include laparoscopic and robotic-assisted sacral colpopexy and vaginal reconstruction with and without mesh implantation.
More online resourcecs for pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor disorders are available in our link library.