Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) can be defined as a downward descent of female pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus, post-hysterectomy vaginal cuff and the small or large bowel, resulting in protrusion of the vaginal walls, uterus, or both. The International Continence Society includes also rectal prolapses. POP development is multifactorial.

Flexible silicone vaginal support pessaries offer a low-risk, effective option for treatment of symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse. This first article in a three-part series summarizes clinical recommendations and current evidence related to pessary indications, choice, and fitting.

OBJECTIVE To compare effects and cost-effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and watchful waiting in women with pelvic organ prolapse. DESIGN Randomised controlled trial. SETTING Dutch general practice. POPULATION Women (≥55 years) with symptomatic mild prolapse, identified by screening. METHODS Linear multilevel analysis. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Primary outcome was change...

Objective of the study: To know the efficacy of transvaginal mesh repair augmented by synthetic polypropylene mesh for pelvic organ prolapse with objective and subjective result of the procedure. Material and methods: Evidence was gathered mostly about transvaginal synthetic polypropylene mesh using the search terms Transvaginal mesh, urinary incontinence, Mesh -complication, anterior prolapse,...

The aim of the study was to analyze possible risk factors for development postoperative recurrence pelvic organ prolapse. included 245 patients (median age – 68 years) who underwent surgery first time during two three years preceding study. rate 45.3%. As a result statistical analysis, there no statistically significant correlation between occurrence relapse and/or period before its and from de...