There is no single way to prevent these problems. Certain women are at genetic risk and have inherently poor strength of connective tissue Women can make lifestyle choices that can reduce her risk. In general, decreasing pressure on the pelvic floor walls is wise. This can be done by: Maintain normal weight or losing weight… Read more

After being diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse, a woman generally has four options: No treatment – watch how things go Pessary for support Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises “KEGELS” or referral to pelvic floor physical therapy to improve muscle tone Surgery to correct the prolapse Just because you have been diagnosed with prolapsed , does not… Read more

If desire to maintain sexual function, the most important aspect of a repair is restoring the support of the upper 1/3 portion of the vagina. Common procedures that do this are: Abdominal Sacral Colpopexy Uterosacral or Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation  If a patient does not have a desire to maintain sexual function, a third option is Colpoceisis… Read more

After being diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse, a woman generally has four options: No treatment – watch how things go Pessary for support Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises “KEGELS” or referral to pelvic floor physical therapy to improve muscle tone Surgery to correct the prolapse Just because you have been diagnosed with prolapsed , does not… Read more

There is no single way to prevent these problems. Certain women are at genetic risk and have inherently poor strength of connective tissue Women can make lifestyle choices that can reduce her risk. In general, decreasing pressure on the pelvic floor walls is wise. This can be done by: Maintain normal weight or losing weight… Read more

There is no single way to prevent these problems. Certain women are at genetic risk and have inherently poor strength of connective tissue Women can make lifestyle choices that can reduce her risk. In general, decreasing pressure on the pelvic floor walls is wise. This can be done by: Maintain normal weight or losing weight… Read more

There is no single way to prevent these problems. Certain women are at genetic risk and have inherently poor strength of connective tissue Women can make lifestyle choices that can reduce her risk. In general, decreasing pressure on the pelvic floor walls is wise. This can be done by: Maintain normal weight or losing weight… Read more

After being diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse, a woman generally has four options: No treatment – watch how things go Pessary for support Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises “KEGELS” or referral to pelvic floor physical therapy to improve muscle tone Surgery to correct the prolapse Just because you have been diagnosed with prolapsed , does not… Read more

Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse Anterior Colporrhaphy Paravaginal Repair Posterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse Posterior Colporrhaphy & Perineorrhaphy Apical Prolapse Abdominal Sacral Colpopexy Uterosacral or Scarospinous Ligament Fixation   Navigate back to Prolapse main page

Surgical Management Anterior Vaginal Prolapse Repair A cystocele or bulge of the front wall of the vagina usually results in loss of support to the bladder that rests upon this part of the vagina. The goal of a cystocele repair is to elevate the anterior vaginal wall back into the body and support the bladder…. Read more

Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse Posterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse Apical Prolapse     Navigate back to the main Prolapse page