Pelvic Organ Prolapse

PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE In Women Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a of the pelvic organs to or through the vaginal opening. Although not life threatening, POP is life altering and results in significant quality of life changes in women. 50% 20% Minor degrees of POP affect up to 50% of 20% of women will undergo surgery for POP in her lifetime. women who had a vaginal delivery. Pelvic organ prolapse affects 3.3 million women in the US 100,000 Sites of PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE Uterus Bladder. Pelve Flor Muscles Urethral Opening Vagina Ana Normal Female Pelvic Floor Urethr Opening Vigine Cystocele prolapsed bladder Uterine Rectocele prolapsed uterus prolapsed rectum November12-16 Individuals will be able to take an active role in their bladder health through awareness-raising activities and educational events leading up to, and during, Bladder Health Week on November 12-16, 2012. www.bladderhealthawareness.org References: • Smith FJ, Holman CD, Moorin RE, Tsokos N. Lifetime risk of undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Obstet Gynecol 2010;116:1096-1100. • Lepor H, Kaci L. The impact of open radical retropubic prostatectomy on continence and lower urinary tract symptoms: A prospective assessment using validated self-administered outcome instruments. J Urol 2004:171:1216-1219. NAFC PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE In Women Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a of the pelvic organs to or through the vaginal opening. Although not life threatening, POP is life altering and results in significant quality of life changes in women. 50% 20% Minor degrees of POP affect up to 50% of 20% of women will undergo surgery for POP in her lifetime. women who had a vaginal delivery. Pelvic organ prolapse affects 3.3 million women in the US 100,000 Sites of PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE Uterus Bladder. Pelve Flor Muscles Urethral Opening Vagina Ana Normal Female Pelvic Floor Urethr Opening Vigine Cystocele prolapsed bladder Uterine Rectocele prolapsed uterus prolapsed rectum November12-16 Individuals will be able to take an active role in their bladder health through awareness-raising activities and educational events leading up to, and during, Bladder Health Week on November 12-16, 2012. www.bladderhealthawareness.org References: • Smith FJ, Holman CD, Moorin RE, Tsokos N. Lifetime risk of undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Obstet Gynecol 2010;116:1096-1100. • Lepor H, Kaci L. The impact of open radical retropubic prostatectomy on continence and lower urinary tract symptoms: A prospective assessment using validated self-administered outcome instruments. J Urol 2004:171:1216-1219. NAFC