Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three years ago I felt a bulge every time I wiped after going to the bathroom. I was diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse. A ...

Pelvic organ prolapse is caused by a weakness of the pelvic floor muscles and connective tissue that can lead to herniation (protrusion) of one or more of the pelvic organs, including the bladder, ...

Many women dismiss the signs of pelvic organ prolapse after childbirth as some heavy feeling due to lack of awareness We spoke to a specialist to understand what is common and what is not so postpartu ...

One in three women will have a pelvic floor disorder in her lifetime, according to the International Urogynecolgical Association. One of the more common pelvic floor disorders in women, is pelvic ...

- In women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI), continence surgery at the same time as POP surgery likely improves rates of SUI after surgery. In continent women ...

Vaginal prolapse occurs when pelvic organs migrate down towards the opening of the vagina. It typically occurs because of muscle weakening due to age, giving birth, heavy lifting, and more. Vaginal ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve been wearing a pessary since my youngest child was born 28 years ago. I’m grateful for it, since I’ve been able to continue backpacking, skiing, playing tennis, dancing, etc., ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you noticed an unusual bulge in your vagina or a feeling of heaviness in your pelvic area? Maybe you’re fine in the morning, ...

The pelvic floor muscles are responsible for helping people with some crucial urologic health functions. When strong and tight, these muscles help a person with functions like bladder control and ...

The standard nonsurgical treatment for pelvic organ prolapse does not appear to work as well as surgery to correct the problem, Dutch researchers have found. Pelvic organ prolapse is an uncomfortable ...

Three years ago I felt a bulge every time I wiped after going to the bathroom. I was diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse. A urologist told Insider that 30% to 50% of women will have some form of ...