Pelvic organ prolapse

For prolapse of pelvic organs in men, see Rectal prolapse.
Pelvic organ prolapse
Other namesFemale genital prolapse
A 40 year old woman with uterine prolapse, which is visible only in standing position, with the cervix protruding through the vulva.
SpecialtyGynecology
Frequency316 million women (9.3% as of 2010)[1]

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is characterized by descent of pelvic organs from their normal positions into the vagina. In women, the condition usually occurs when the pelvic floor collapses after gynecological cancer treatment, childbirth or heavy lifting.[2] Injury incurred to fascia membranes and other connective structures can result in cystocele, rectocele or both. Treatment can involve dietary and lifestyle changes, physical therapy, or surgery.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference LancetEpi2012 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Ramaseshan AS, Felton J, Roque D, Rao G, Shipper AG, Sanses TV (April 2018). "Pelvic floor disorders in women with gynecologic malignancies: a systematic review". International Urogynecology Journal. 29 (4): 459–476. doi:10.1007/s00192-017-3467-4. PMC 7329191. PMID 28929201.
  3. ^ "Pelvic organ prolapse". womenshealth.gov. 2017-05-03. Retrieved 2017-12-29.