As women age, pelvic muscles can weaken and pelvic organ prolapse can occur. This is defined as prolapse or protrusion of pelvic organs (bladder, rectum, or uterus) into the vaginal canal and it is not the same as urinary incontinence. POP symptoms usually include a feeling of pelvic pressure, especially with sitting or standing, and the feeling that something is actually falling out of the vagina. Pelvic organ prolapse is mostly attributed to pregnancy and childbirth. Obesity and advanced age are also factors. Hysterectomy should not increase the risk of prolapse, if done properly. With advanced laparoscopic hysterectomy, all supporting ligaments and muscles are preserved.
Depending on the severity of the symptoms, surgical treatment may be indicated. When conservative treatments no longer help, and symptoms become too severe, surgery is a better option. It is however typically delayed until women are finished with childbearing. The choice of the procedure depends on the type of prolapse:
CIGC surgeons do not use synthetic mesh during pelvic organ prolapse repair procedures due to the potential negative long-term effects. The most common complication of transvaginal mesh placement is mesh erosion, causing severe pelvic pain and pain with intercourse. The rate of mesh erosion has been shown to be as high as 30%. Additional surgery is needed to remove the mesh. You can learn more about pelvic organ prolapse on our website here. To speak with a CIGC specialist Paul MacKoul MD or Natalya Danilyants MD about your options, call 888-SURGERY or contact us online. Women travel from across the country and around the world to CIGC for advanced minimally invasive GYN surgery with faster recovery, and less pain. Find here details about our travel program. CIGC patients share feedback about their experience on doctor review sites online: Dr. Natalya Danilyants Reviews | Dr. Paul MacKoul Reviews. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Natalya Danilyants MD on Facebook | Paul MacKoul MD on Facebook Natalya Danilyants MD on Twitter | Paul MacKoul MD on Twitter Natalya Danilyants MD on LinkedIn | Paul MacKoul MD on LinkedIn
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10/26/2017 01:37:30 pm
My aunt has been telling me how she's been experiencing pelvic pressure recently. I'm not sure if she's experiencing any other symptoms. However, it sounds like it could be POP. I feel like it might be safe to have her see an OBGYN.
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10/26/2017 01:39:32 pm
Becca, we'd be happy to help set up an evaluation with a CIGC specialist. Please feel free to call us at 888-SURGERY option 2 and a patient coordinator can provide additional information.
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