A newly published randomized controlled trial shows that pelvic floor muscle training can significantly reduce prolapse symptoms compared with provision of a prolapse lifestyle advice leaflet and no ...

Researchers, including several University of Otago academics, have conducted the first trial of pelvic floor muscle training for the prevention of prolapse symptoms in women with early signs of ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve been wearing a pessary since my youngest child was born 28 years ago. I’m grateful for it, since I’ve been able to continue backpacking, skiing, playing tennis, dancing, etc., ...

Pelvic organ prolapse refers to a condition in women that occurs when the normal support of the vagina is lost, resulting in the descent of the bladder, urethra, cervix, and rectum from their normal ...

Vaginal prolapse, also known as “vaginal vault prolapse,” is a condition where the top of the vagina drops into the vaginal canal. This happens when the pelvic floor muscles and tissues that support ...

Bloating is one possible symptom of a pelvic organ prolapse, but it’s not usually the main one. There are several other prolapse symptoms. A pelvic organ prolapse occurs when one or more pelvic region ...

Jennifer King is affiliated with the International Urogynecological Association as secretary. As a urogynaecologist I care exclusively for women with pelvic floor problems. These are the women with ...