subject: Potential Symptoms Of Pelvic Organ Prolapse [print this page] Pelvic organ prolapse is a medical condition consisting in the fact that the organs of the lower abdomen slip out of their normal place. That occurs when the ligaments or muscles that keep these organs in place become weakened, usually after childbirth or some types of surgery.
When that happens the prolapsed organs press against the walls of the vagina causing an uncomfortable pressure in the lower abdomen, which becomes more obvious when the woman is standing, lifting something heavy or jumping. Besides the pressure an individual will notice, the abnormal placement of the organs can interfere with the way they work, causing additional problems.
Other potential symptoms of the condition include: lower back pain, discomfort in the area of the groin, pain during sexual activity, bleeding, frequent urge to urinate, urinary incontinence or difficulty in starting to urinate, constipation or other problems with the bowel. When a woman notices such problems she should consult a doctor for a more specific diagnosis. If the condition is not severe it might improve in time without specific treatment. However affected women should avoid certain conditions or activities that can worsen their medical condition like considerable weight gain, lifting heavy objects or smoking. Besides that physical exercises performed in order to strengthen lower abdomen muscles are known to be efficient.
However, if the condition is more severe specific treatment will be needed. The gynecologist or urologist might decide the insertion of a device called pessary or surgery to replace the prolapsed organs. During surgery the organs will be repositioned and stitches might be used to keep them attached to the surrounding tissues. After surgery some doctors recommend the use of surgical mesh. The screen like device can be place through the vagina or through an incision in the abdomen with the purpose of reinforcing the muscles of the lower abdomen. However as a number of patients have been complaining about different problems caused by a transvaginal mesh, the use of the device should be every patients personal option. Women who had the device implanted and suffered severe injuries due to it can also contact a personal injury lawyer, because there is a good chance that they will qualify for financial compensation.
