Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) symptom progression and treatment satisfaction from the patients' perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition where pelvic organs descend into the vaginal canal due to weakened pelvic floor muscles. Nearly 50% of women will develop some degree of POP, with incidence peaking at ages 50-54 and 65-69. This study aims to identify early symptoms of POP and assess their progression, improvement, or regression from the patient's subjective perspective. This study also aims to understand patient satisfaction as it relates to treatment modalities.

Methods

An exploratory cross-sectional survey was conducted amongst participants with a POP diagnosis that were over the age of eighteen and lived within the United States.

Results

Among 158 participants, the feeling of a bulge (mean severity 6.62 reduced to 3.48), back pain (5.49 to 3.51

SUBMITTER: Sanchez EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11987304 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature