Specialty Gynecology ICD-9-CM 618 MeSH D014596 | ICD-10 N81 DiseasesDB 25265 | |
Synonyms Female genital prolapse Similar Stress incontinence, Urinary incontinence, Artificial urinary sphincter |
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP), also known as female genital prolapse, is characterized by descent of female genital organs beyond their normal anatomical confines. The condition usually occurs when the pelvic floor collapses as a result of childbirth or heavy lifting which can tear soft tissues, i.e. herniating fascia membranes so that the vaginal wall collapses, resulting in Cystocele, Rectocele or both. Remediation typically involves dietary and lifestyle changes, physical therapy, or surgery.
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Types
anterior vaginal wall prolapse
Cystocele (bladder into vagina)
The term uterovaginal prolapse is sometimes defined as any or several of the above, and sometimes as uterine prolapse specifically.
Grading
Pelvic organ prolapses are graded either via the Baden-Walker System, Shaw's System, or the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) System.
Shaw's System
Anterior wall
Posterior wall
Uterine prolapse
Management
Vaginal prolapses are treated according to the severity of symptoms. They can be treated:
Epidemiology
Genital prolapse occurs in about 316 million women worldwide as of 2010 (9.3% of all females).