Women who suffer from urinary incontinence as a result of pelvic organ prolapse may benefit from surgery, a gynaecologist has said.
Pelvic organ prolapse is a common disorder that affects half of all women over the age of 50. Symptoms include urinary incontinence, problems with bowel movements and recurrent bladder infections.
Dr Mary Ross, a board-certified obstetrician and gynaecologist with Women’s Health Specialists in the US, revealed that prolapse can cause “considerable” pain and discomfort, but that many women could benefit from surgery. She told the Murfreesboro Post that many surgeons use a mesh to support the organs.”Mesh is soft and has large pores designed to allow your body tissue to grow into it, providing a framework of support,” she explained.
“The best news about pelvic organ prolapse is that women do not have to live with it or its associated pain and discomfort. New surgical options are available that are safe and highly effective.” According to the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, a number of factors can worsen pelvic organ prolapse, including being overweight, chronic coughing and a history of pelvic surgery.
Women who suffer from urinary incontinence as a result of pelvic organ prolapse may benefit from surgery, a gynaecologist has said.
Pelvic organ prolapse is a common disorder that affects half of all women over the age of 50. Symptoms include urinary incontinence, problems with bowel movements and recurrent bladder infections.
Dr Mary Ross, a board-certified obstetrician and gynaecologist with Women’s Health Specialists in the US, revealed that prolapse can cause “considerable” pain and discomfort, but that many women could benefit from surgery. She told the Murfreesboro Post that many surgeons use a mesh to support the organs.”Mesh is soft and has large pores designed to allow your body tissue to grow into it, providing a framework of support,” she explained.
“The best news about pelvic organ prolapse is that women do not have to live with it or its associated pain and discomfort. New surgical options are available that are safe and highly effective.” According to the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, a number of factors can worsen pelvic organ prolapse, including being overweight, chronic coughing and a history of pelvic surgery.