Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Pelvic organ prolapse.

Anne M Weber1, Holly E Richter

  • 1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Magee-Womens Hospital, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA. aweber@mail.magee.edu

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|September 2, 2005
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Sacrospinous Hysteropexy With Mesh vs Vaginal Hysterectomy for Treatment of Uterovaginal Prolapse: 10-Year Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial.

JAMA surgery·2026
Same author

Urethral Morphology and Support Associated with Urinary Symptoms after Vaginal Surgery with and without Midurethral Sling.

medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences·2026
Same author

Stool Microbiota, Metabolites, and Fecal Incontinence in Women.

Urogynecology (Philadelphia, Pa.)·2026
Same author

MRI 2-D Parameters Associated with Native Tissue or Transvaginal Mesh Surgical Apical Prolapse Repair Failure.

International urogynecology journal·2026
Same author

Community Engagement Methods for an Urgency Urinary Incontinence Trial.

Urogynecology (Philadelphia, Pa.)·2026
Same author

Methods for a Community-Engaged Randomized Trial for Urgency Incontinence.

Urogynecology (Philadelphia, Pa.)·2026
Same journal

A Quality-Improvement Study Evaluating Three Postpartum Prophylactic Oxytocin Rates and Blood Loss After Vaginal Birth.

Obstetrics and gynecology·2026
Same journal

The Effects of Climate Change on Obstetric and Gynecologic Health.

Obstetrics and gynecology·2026
Same journal

PUBLICATIONS: July 2026.

Obstetrics and gynecology·2026
Same journal

Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: Correction.

Obstetrics and gynecology·2026
Same journal

A Contemporary View of Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Correction.

Obstetrics and gynecology·2026
Same journal

In Reply.

Obstetrics and gynecology·2026
See all related articles

Pelvic organ prolapse affects millions of women and involves complex causes. Treatment options, including non-surgical and surgical approaches, can effectively improve symptoms for most patients.

Area of Science:

  • Urogynecology
  • Pelvic Health
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a prevalent condition affecting millions of American women.
  • It ranges from asymptomatic anatomical changes to severe dysfunction impacting urinary, defecatory, and sexual health.
  • The pathophysiology is multifactorial, often involving genetic predisposition and life events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the clinical significance of pelvic organ prolapse for practicing clinicians.
  • To review the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutic strategies for POP.
  • To guide clinicians in evaluating and managing women with prolapse and associated symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive patient history and physical examination.
  • Assessment of pelvic compartment function.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Limited diagnostic testing as needed.
  • Review of current nonsurgical and surgical treatment modalities.

    • Main Results:

    • POP evaluation requires a thorough approach considering all pelvic compartments.
    • Symptoms are not always specific to prolapse, making attribution challenging.
    • Nonsurgical options include pelvic floor muscle training and pessaries.
    • Surgical options include reconstructive (e.g., sacral colpopexy) and obliterative (e.g., colpocleisis) procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management strategies exist for virtually all women with pelvic organ prolapse.
    • Treatment can lead to symptom improvement, even if complete resolution is not always achieved.
    • Addressing concomitant symptoms is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.