POP - Pelvic Organ Prolapse

What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)?

The pelvic floor is composed of ligaments, fascia, muscles, nerves and other connective tissue that supports the bladder, uterus, vagina rectum and small intestine. Typically taut and strong, the pelvic floor acts like a hammock keeping all above organs in place.

Over time, and for many reasons (ie: child birth, birth with forceps, peri/post menopause, poor intraabdominal pressure management, chronic constipation, trauma) the pelvic floor muscles and connective tissue can weaken and the pelvic organs may begin to slip downwards, descending into the vagina or outside of the vagina in more advanced stages.

Nearly 75% of women with POP report a profound effect on quality of life.