Pelvic organ prolapse is caused by a weakness of the pelvic floor muscles and connective tissue that can lead to herniation (protrusion) of one or more of the pelvic organs, including the bladder, ...

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Pelvic organ prolapse isn't talked about much in women's health, however, it is a significant issue. In fact, it affects nearly half of all women by the time they reach ...

One in three women will have a pelvic floor disorder in her lifetime, according to the International Urogynecolgical Association. One of the more common pelvic floor disorders in women, is pelvic ...

Question: How common is pelvic organ prolapse? Answer: About 50% of women will experience some degree of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in their lifetime. If surgery is needed, there is a 30% chance of ...

Three years ago I felt a bulge every time I wiped after going to the bathroom. I was diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse. A urologist told Insider that 30% to 50% of women will have some form of ...

Women of all ages can experience the symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse, but often they just attribute it to part of being a woman. Many do not realize there is treatment available that can correct the ...

Bloating is one possible symptom of a pelvic organ prolapse, but it’s not usually the main one. There are several other prolapse symptoms. A pelvic organ prolapse occurs when one or more pelvic region ...

Anterior and posterior repair are minimally invasive procedures used to correct pelvic organs that have dropped out of their normal positions. When the tissues that support the pelvic organs become ...

Gena Dunivan, M.D., the new director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Division of Urogynecology, notes the lack of discussion often stems from feelings ...

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is one of many etiologies of overactive bladder (OAB) in women. In fact, the relative risk of OAB increases threefold in women with POP versus women without it. A new study ...

It’s easy to forget about your pelvic floor — until it starts making life miserable. Like a hammock at the base of your pelvis, these unsung muscles keep your core stable and hold vital organs like ...