Women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse might be best served by a surgery that spares their uterus rather than removing it ...

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 ...

In her mid-50s, Sherrie Palm noticed she always needed to pee. While that was annoying, she didn’t feel too worried about it until she noticed a bulge near her vagina when she wiped. After three ...

Menstrual cups have gained popularity of late because it is sustainable, cost-effective, and a comfortable alternative to traditional products. However, women who are dealing with pelvic floor issues, ...

Pelvic organ prolapse is a distressing health condition in women related to the descent of the uterus or neighboring organs from their original location in the pelvis through the pelvic floor. This is ...

When it comes to conditions that can afflict the female anatomy, pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is usually not the first that comes to mind, yet it is extremely common, affecting almost 3.5 million women ...

Research suggests that up to 50 percent of women will develop pelvic organ prolapse in their lifetime, but many have never heard of it or know exactly what it is. According to the Mayo Clinic, "pelvic ...

Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition in women, especially following one or more vaginal deliveries. It refers to the descent of one or more pelvic organs through the genital hiatus. This is the ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Signs of a weak pelvic floor include painful sex and urinary ...

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 ...