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Conservative management of pelvic organ prolapse [PDF]

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Medicine, 2012
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common female problem which is defined as the symptomatic descent of the walls or apex of the vagina. Symptoms of a vaginal bulge or protrusion, pelvic heaviness, bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction are often associated with the problem. Treatments include surgery and conservative management.
Ranee Thakar, Ranee Thakar, Suzanne Hagen, Suzanne Hagen   +3 more
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse-Associated Cystitis [PDF]

Current Bladder Dysfunction Reports, 2014
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary tract infection (UTI) are important problems, estimated to affect around 14 and 40 % of women, respectively, at some point in their lives. Positive urine culture in the presence of symptoms is the cornerstone of diagnosis of UTI and should be performed along with ultrasound assessment of postvoid residual (PVR ...
Rizwan Hamid, Giovanni Losco, Giovanni Losco   +2 more
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Women’s experiences of receiving care for pelvic organ prolapse: a qualitative study [PDF]

BMC Women's Health, 2019
BackgroundPelvic organ prolapse is a common urogenital condition affecting 41–50% of women over the age of 40. To achieve early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, it is important that care is sensitive to and meets women’s needs, throughout their ...
P. Abhyankar, I. Uny, K. Semple, S. Wane, S. Hagen, Joyce Wilkinson, K. Guerrero, D. Tincello, E. Duncan, Eileen Calveley, A. Elders, D. McClurg, M. Maxwell   +12 more
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Role of Fibroblasts and Myofibroblasts on the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Biomolecules, 2022
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a multifactorial connective tissue disorder caused by damage to the supportive structures of the pelvic floor, leading to the descent of pelvic organs in the vagina.
Zeliha Guler, J. Roovers
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Pelvic organ prolapse: The lived experience

PLoS ONE, 2022
Background Up to 50% of women will develop pelvic organ prolapse (POP) over their lifetime. Symptoms include pain, bulge, urinary, bowel and sexual symptoms affecting all aspects of a woman’s life.
L. Carroll, Cliona O' Sullivan, C. Doody, Carla Perrotta, B. Fullen   +4 more
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Pelvic organ prolapse

Journal of the Chinese Medical Association, 2018
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the descent of one of more aspects of the vagina and/or uterus. Evaluation of POP always begins with a thorough history and physical examination. Management choices include observation, conservative options, and surgical options.
Fa-Kung Lee, Peng-Hui Wang, Huann-Cheng Horng   +2 more
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Assessment of Safety of Vaginal Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Elderly at Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital, Nepal

Journal of Nobel Medical College, 2021
Background: Pelvic organ prolapse in elder women causes sufficient morbidity and decreased quality of life. Despite age related comorbidities and decreased physiological capabilities, elder women with pelvic organ prolapse may be benefitted by surgical ...
Bhanubhakta Neupane, Gyanendra Man Singh Karki, Hanoon Pokhrel, Ashim Adhikari   +3 more
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Quality of Life Following Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatments in Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022
Introduction: Quality of life (QoL) improvement is one of the main outcomes in the management of pelvic organ prolapse as a chronic illness in women. This systematic review aimed to investigate the impact of surgical or pessary treatment for pelvic organ
Z. Ghanbari, M. Ghaemi, Arman Shafiee, Parivash Jelodarian, Reihaneh Hosseini, Shahla Pouyamoghaddam, Ali Montazeri   +6 more
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Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Rectal Prolapse

Journal of the Anus Rectum and Colon, 2022
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition wherein one or more of the organs in the pelvis slip down from their original position and protrude into the vagina.
Y. Hamahata, Kazunari Akagi, Takahumi Maeda, K. Nemoto, J. Koike   +4 more
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Quality of life and its associated factors among women diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse in Gynecology outpatient department Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples region public referral hospitals, Ethiopia

BMC Women's Health, 2023
Background Pelvic organ prolapse is an important public health issue that influences millions of women’s lives; through limitations on physical, social, and sexual activities as well as psychological distress.
Zewdu Tefera, Belsity Temesgen, Mikyas Arega, Tmesgen Getaneh, Aynalem Belay   +4 more
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