Pelvic organ Prolapse Pelvic organ prolapse is a very annoying problem. Pelvic organs, such as the uterus, cervix, bladder or bowel, may protrude into the vagina because of weakness in the tissues that normally support them. It is a disorder described as a protrusion at or near the vaginal opening. This may or may not cause perineal pressure. This condition is aggravated by standing and relieved by lying down. Causes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Vaginal child birth Advancing age Increased body weight Hysterectomy Chronic straining Abnormalities of connective tissue Connective tissue repair causes some women to have disruption, stretching, or dysfunction of the connective-tissue attachments of the vagina, or both. This can result in prolapse. Symptoms of Pelvic Organ prolapse: The symptoms can vary, depending on the type of prolapse. Generally, people have several complaints. These include bladder, bowel, and pelvic symptoms. Symptoms can include Urinary retention. They can also…

Urinary Incontinence Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. This condition is more common among women than men. An estimated 30 percent of females aged 30-60 are thought to suffer from it, compared to 1.5-5 percent of men. 3.3 million Canadians have Urinary Incontinence. – 1 in 4 women – 1 in 9 men Only 1 in 12 people tell a health care worker, WHY? – Embarrassed – They think it is a Private Issue – Some think it is an Inevitable part of aging….IT IS NOT! This issue has a lot of Social Consequences like decreased self esteem.It also causes impaired emotional status, depression and isolation. It impedes social and physical activity. It has a heavy economic burden on patients, families and society (Hunskaar, 1991, Temml, 2000). Risk Factors for Urinary Incontinence Gynecological or urinary surgery • Chronic Illness • Medication • Smoking • Chronic straining • Obesity…