As a urogynecologist I care exclusively for women with pelvic floor problems. These are the women with leaking bladders and weak supporting tissues allowing the vaginal walls to bulge outside. Pelvic ...

DEAR DOCTOR K >> My doctor checked me out because I was leaking urine. She said I have pelvic organ prolapse. Can you tell me what it is, and what can be done about it? DEAR READER >> Pelvic organ ...

Vaginal prolapse, sometimes referred to as pelvic organ prolapse, is a common condition that affects over one-third of US women in their lifetime, especially later in life. A prolapse is when an organ ...

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 ...

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 ...

Constipation may be both a symptom and cause of pelvic organ prolapse. Weakened pelvic floor muscles can increase the risk of both. A pelvic organ prolapse is a condition that happens when one of your ...

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic organs drop from their normal position in the pelvis. This can have a negative impact on a woman's overall functioning and quality of life. Two of the most ...

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 ...

The pelvic floor, an oft-ignored muscle group that does the humble work of supporting the bladder, bowels, uterus, prostate and other organs in the pelvis, is often a topic of conversation in mom ...

Weakness in this part of the body becomes increasingly common with age, causing urinary incontinence and other symptoms. But ...