Pelvic reconstructive surgery treats pelvic organ prolapse, which can occur due to factors like childbirth or chronic coughing. Recovery varies depending on the type of surgery. Pelvic reconstructive ...

Jennifer King is affiliated with the International Urogynecological Association as secretary. As a urogynaecologist I care exclusively for women with pelvic floor problems. These are the women with ...

Vaginal prolapse, also known as pelvic organ prolapse (POP), happens when the vagina slips out of place and drops toward the vaginal canal. Sometimes the vagina will move only slightly. In other cases ...

A cystocele occurs when the supportive tissues around the bladder stretch and weaken, allowing the bladder and the vaginal wall to move out of place. They may bulge through the vaginal wall or vaginal ...