Pelvic organ prolapse: You are not alone

There are many effective treatments for pelvic organ prolapse. Depending on your goals, our pelvic experts might recommend one or more of the following options:

• Bladder

• Urethra

• Uterus

• Vagina

• Small bowel

• Rectum

While not life-threatening, pelvic organ prolapse can cause bulging from the vagina, pressure or heaviness in the pelvic region, pain during sex and urinary or bowel problems.

Treatments

There are many effective treatments for pelvic organ prolapse. Depending on your goals, our pelvic experts might recommend one or more of the following options.

Non-surgical treatment

• A pessary, a removable device that goes into the vagina to provide support

• Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles

• Biofeedback therapy to improve pelvic floor muscle function

Surgical treatment

When needed, our skilled surgeons can shift an organ back to its original position. Surgery may be done through the vagina or the abdomen.