Pelvic organ prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse
Synonyms	Female genital prolapse
Classification and external resources
Specialty	Gynecology
ICD-10	N81
ICD-9-CM	618
DiseasesDB	25265
MeSH	D014596
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Pelvic organ prolapse (POP), also known as female genital prolapse, is characterized by descent of female genital organs beyond their normal anatomical confines. The condition usually occurs when the pelvic floor collapses as a result of childbirth or heavy lifting which can tear soft tissues, i.e. herniating fascia membranes so that the vaginal wall collapses, resulting in cystocele, rectocele or both. Remediation typically involves dietary and lifestyle changes, physical therapy, or surgery.

anterior vaginal wall prolapse

(bladder into vagina)

The term uterovaginal prolapse is sometimes defined as any or several of the above, and sometimes as uterine prolapse specifically.

Pelvic organ prolapses are graded either via the Baden-Walker System, Shaw's System, or the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) System.

Anterior wall

Posterior wall

Uterine prolapse

Vaginal prolapses are treated according to the severity of symptoms. They can be treated:

Genital prolapse occurs in about 316 million women worldwide as of 2010 (9.3% of all females).

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