Various Approaches and Treatments for Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Women
10.6118/jmm.2018.24.3.155
- Author:
Soo Ho CHUNG
1
;
Woong Bin KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea. guardc@chol.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Cystocele;
Pelvic organ prolapse;
Rectocele
- MeSH:
Cystocele;
Female;
Gynecological Examination;
Gynecology;
Humans;
Pelvic Organ Prolapse;
Rectocele;
Recurrence;
Urination;
Urology;
Vagina
- From:Journal of Menopausal Medicine
2018;24(3):155-162
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is bulging of one or more of the pelvic organs into the vagina and triggered by multiple causes. It is a very common disorder, especially among older women. POP is characterized by protrusion of the presentation part visible by the naked eye, and problems with urination or bowel movements. POP can be diagnosed based on the onset of symptoms and a pelvic exam, and management options include medical and surgical treatment. Although medical treatment cannot correct the abnormal herniation of the pelvic structures, this can help alleviate symptoms. One of the disadvantages of surgical interventions is recurrence, and advances in surgical techniques have decreased recurrence rates of POP. Therefore, author will explain the gynecology and urology approach and treatment.
