About one-third of women will experience pelvic organ prolapse at some point in their lifetime. Treating this uncomfortable and often embarrassing condition is a specialty of the OB/GYN team at Poplar Avenue Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee. If you have symptoms of prolapse, call the office or use the online tool to schedule an appointment right away.
Your pelvic organs are held up with a group of muscles and tissues. If this support structure becomes weak or loose as a result of aging, injury, or childbirth, one or more of your pelvic organs may sag and protrude through your vagina.
Prolapse can affect many pelvic organs, including your uterus, rectum, and bladder.
Your dedicated provider at Poplar Avenue Clinic may notice protruding tissue during a routine pelvic exam. You might also notice something out of place.
Other symptoms include:
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, make an appointment at Poplar Avenue Clinic for an evaluation.
You may have a genetic tendency for a weakening of the muscles and tissues at the pelvic floor. Other factors that contribute to the development of prolapse include:
Even if you don’t currently have prolapse, if any of these factors apply to you, discuss prolapse with your provider. They may have preventive measures you can take to reduce your risk of developing the condition.
There’s no singular treatment for prolapse. Your provider customizes a treatment plan based on your age, health, sexual habits, and the severity of your symptoms. In mild cases, physical therapy that introduces you to exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles can help.
If you’re experiencing bladder or uterine prolapse, a pessary placed into the vagina to support the pelvic organs can help. This plastic device also helps ease symptoms of urinary incontinence.
In more severe cases, surgery may be recommended to correct prolapse. Insertion of a mesh to repair the weakened tissue offers support for prolapsed organs.
If you have symptoms that suggest prolapse, make an appointment at Poplar Avenue Clinic. Call or use the online scheduler to book.
