Pelvic organ prolapse - a review

Area of Science:

• Urogynecology
• Pelvic Floor Disorders

Background:

• Female pelvic floor dysfunction includes incontinence, obstructed defecation, sexual dysfunction, and female pelvic organ prolapse (FPOP).
• FPOP is the most common condition and frequently necessitates surgical intervention.
• The precise etiology and pathophysiology of FPOP remain incompletely understood.

Purpose of the Study:

• This review synthesizes current knowledge on the diagnosis and management of FPOP within primary care settings.
• It also incorporates recent research findings concerning the etiology, diagnosis, management, and prevention of FPOP.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of recent research on FPOP.
• Focus on primary care perspectives for diagnosis and management.

Main Results:

• Primary care physicians are pivotal in FPOP management.
• Early information provision to patients is crucial, particularly for women of childbearing age.

Conclusions:

• Childbirth is a significant factor in the etiology of FPOP.
• Primary care physicians are well-positioned to offer guidance and management strategies for FPOP across all age groups.