The exact prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse is difficult to establish. The anatomical
changes do not always consist with the severity or the symptoms associated with prolapse …

Pelvic organ prolapse is the descent of one or more of the anterior vaginal wall, posterior
vaginal wall, the uterus (cervix), or the apex of the vagina (vaginal vault or cuff scar after …

Importance Pelvic floor disorders (eg, urinary incontinence), which affect approximately 25%
of women in the United States, are associated with childbirth. However, little is known about …

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common clinical entity that can have a significant impact on
a patient's quality of life secondary to symptoms of pelvic pressure, vaginal bulge, urinary …

A woman's lifetime risk of surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is 12-19% with over 300
000 prolapse surgeries performed annually in the US alone. 1-3 POP accounts for about 15 …

PFDs are a significant public health issue and they negatively impact the lives of millions of
adult women. The projected increase in the number of women affected by PFDs over the …

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common, benign condition in women. For many women, it
can cause vaginal bulge and pressure, voiding dysfunction, defecatory dysfunction, and …

The most common presenting symptom of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a sensation of a
vaginal “bulge” that is protruding to the opening or outside of the vagina. 1 In a study of more …

Pelvic floor disorders commonly affect women and may cause distress and difficulty with
daily functions and self-image. Urinary incontinence may present as stress incontinence …

Introduction and hypothesis Our objective was to assess the effectiveness of pelvic floor
muscle training (PFMT) as a treatment for women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or as an …