{"id":1226,"date":"2022-02-04T14:00:57","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T14:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/?p=1226"},"modified":"2022-02-25T14:18:08","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T14:18:08","slug":"pelvic-organ-prolapse-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/pelvic-organ-prolapse-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Pelvic Organ Prolapse Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pelvic organ prolapse is a disorder that happens to many women worldwide and in the U.S. However, it is a less known topic, and many often don&#8217;t talk about it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have problems with this condition and don&#8217;t have much information about it, we are here to help you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We will talk about pelvic organ prolapse stages, prolapse pain, and why it occurs. We will touch bases on preventing it and how small lifestyle changes can affect your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is a condition where the muscles holding the pelvic organs weaken.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The weakened muscles can&#8217;t hold the pelvic organs anymore, and they end up falling into the vagina. If the muscles are exceedingly weakened, the pelvic organs can even fall out of the vagina.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The pelvic organ prolapse is also known as the vaginal prolapse, so if you come across these two terms, you should remember that they refer to the same thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Different Types of Vaginal Prolapse\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1227 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/The-Different-Types-of-Vaginal-Prolapse-.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor Holding a Brick with Prolapse Written on it.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/The-Different-Types-of-Vaginal-Prolapse--200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/The-Different-Types-of-Vaginal-Prolapse--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/The-Different-Types-of-Vaginal-Prolapse--400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/The-Different-Types-of-Vaginal-Prolapse--600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/The-Different-Types-of-Vaginal-Prolapse--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/The-Different-Types-of-Vaginal-Prolapse--800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/The-Different-Types-of-Vaginal-Prolapse-.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Three different types of prolapse can occur, and they are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Uterine prolapse &#8211; uterus starts drooping down into the vagina.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anterior prolapse &#8211; the bladder falls into the vagina.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Posterior prolapse &#8211; rectum bulges into the vagina due to weak walls separating the rectum from the vagina.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Pelvic Organ Prolapse Stages\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The vaginal prolapse comes in stages that describe how far the tissue has descended. The earlier the prolapse is discovered, the easier it is to treat it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The pelvic organ prolapse stages are:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stage one \u2013 the tissue is in the upper half of the vagina\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stage two \u2013 the tissue has collapsed to the opening of the vagina\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stage three \u2013 the tissue bulges out of the vagina\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stage four \u2013 the tissue is entirely out of the vagina.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>The Most Common Symptoms\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many women have no or minimal symptoms and no prolapse pain. However, if symptoms do occur, they depend on the prolapsed organ. And there are cases where symptoms are severe, and prolapse pain affects everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most typical symptoms that can happen are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A lump at the opening of the vagina\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pressure in the pelvic area\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Problems with urinating\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Problems with emptying your bladder\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Problems with having a bowel movement\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vaginal bleeding\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prolapse pain\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pain during intercourse\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bladder infections\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Urine leaking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What Causes Vaginal Prolapse?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the most typical reasons for prolapse is aging and the loss of estrogen during menopause.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another common cause is stretched and weakened muscles during challenging vaginal deliveries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are also cases where extreme coughing or sneezing leads to prolapse of specific pelvic organs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And a usual cause is also chronic constipation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Risk Factors\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You are at more significant risk of developing a disorder like this if you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are a smoker\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have problems with chronic constipation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are going through menopause\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Often work with weighty objects\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are overweight\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Had complicated vaginal deliveries\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have a history of this condition in the family\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How Common Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A frequently asked question is how common pelvic organ prolapse is, and many people think it isn&#8217;t frequent at all. About 50 percent of women have a problem with vaginal prolapse. Many have never heard about it before, but this disorder is relatively common.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Diagnose<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The easiest way to diagnose a pelvic organ disorder is through a pelvic exam. Other tests that you can do include pelvic ultrasound, pelvic floor MRI, and a CT scan of both the abdomen and pelvis.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are experiencing problems when urinating, you may also need to do urodynamic testing to see the strength and amount of your urine stream and a test to see how full your bladder needs to get before urinating.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Treatment Options<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are a few treatments available and which one is used depends on the severity of the disorder.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pelvic floor exercises\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Weight control\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pessary\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Surgery\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Pelvic Floor Exercises\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kegels are pelvic floor exercises that strengthen and reinforce the muscles and ligaments supporting pelvic organs, such as the vagina and your bladder.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yoga and Pilates can also be of great help in restoring the strength of the pelvic floor.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Weight Control\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If excessive weight is the issue, losing the excess can help. With the assistance of your doctor, you can make a plan on how to lose weight most efficiently for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pessary<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A pessary is a plastic device placed inside the vagina to keep the tissue in place. It is a device you can easily place inside your vagina and take it out as necessary. A pessary is recommended to women that don&#8217;t want to go through surgery or can&#8217;t do it because of other medical issues.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Surgery\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The last method that can be done is surgery. With the help of a surgical procedure, the pelvic organs are placed back where they belong, and the tissue is repaired. You can do the surgery laparoscopically through the abdomen or the vagina. However, surgery is not recommended for women who are planning future pregnancies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Your <\/b><a href=\"\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/gynecologist-jacksonville-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Gynecologist in Jacksonville, FL<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Problems with prolapse of the pelvic organs are common and nothing to be ashamed of or scared. Fortunately, the disorder can easily be treated, especially if diagnosed in the early stages. If you suspect a condition like this or are experiencing any of the symptoms we shared, it is crucial to do a gynecology checkup. <\/span><a href=\"\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/frank-trogolo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frank Trogolo in Jacksonville, FL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, is board certified OBGYN with more than 15 years in practice and can help you with any problem. We would be pleased to support you find the right solution and treatment option for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Preventative Care Is Important\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1229 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/Preventative-Care-Is-Important-.jpg\" alt=\"Young Woman Practicing Yoga With Namaste Behind the Back, Sitting in Seiza Exercise, Vajrasana Pose\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/Preventative-Care-Is-Important--200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/Preventative-Care-Is-Important--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/Preventative-Care-Is-Important--400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/Preventative-Care-Is-Important--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/Preventative-Care-Is-Important--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/Preventative-Care-Is-Important--800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/02\/Preventative-Care-Is-Important-.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can&#8217;t reduce many risk factors, and sometimes you can&#8217;t prevent a prolapse. However, you can take some preventative steps that will reduce the risk of a prolapse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Practice Kegels every day for 15 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Practice yoga or Pilates two times a week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid smoking because it weakens the essential muscles and ligaments supporting pelvic organs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go to regular checkups, especially if you have a history of pelvic organ disorder in your family.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid chronic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Constipation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">constipation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and straining to develop bowel movements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid lifting super heavy things.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The essential thing that you need to remember is that a healthy lifestyle makes a healthy life. If you want to lower the risk of a condition like this and many more, you should change your habits for the better. Good nutrition, regular exercise, and avoiding bad habits like smoking can improve your quality of life and reduce the risk of many health problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Feel Free to Contact Us<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here at Trogolo Obstetrics and Gynecology, our primary goal is to help women feel healthy and safe. We are here to explain and answer all of your questions and assist you with your needs. If there is still anything that you find confusing about this topic or are curious to learn more about it, don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pelvic organ prolapse is a disorder that happens to many women worldwide and in the U.S. However, it is a<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1228,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[14,28],"tags":[186,184,185,187,183],"class_list":["post-1226","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-gynecology","tag-how-common-is-pelvic-organ-prolapse","tag-pelvic-organ-prolapse","tag-pelvic-organ-prolapse-stages","tag-prolapse-pain","tag-vaginal-prolapse"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1226","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1226"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1226\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1228"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/trogolo-obstetrics-and-gynecology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}