Research Article: Quality of Life After Treatment for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Vaginal Pessary versus Surgery
Abstract:
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition with high prevalence among older women. It is widely accepted that % of women will develop prolapse. The prevalence rate reported among postmenopausal Thai women is approximately %. Complaints of feeling or seeing a bulge, increased heaviness, and abnormal vaginal bleeding are common in affected women. Additionally, prolapse-related lower urinary tract symptoms, anorectal dysfunction, and sexual dysfunction are also reported. Consequently, POP can negatively affect a woman’s quality of life (QOL) by decreasing confidence, limiting activities and other restrictions including sexual, social, emotional, and sleep aspects.,
Introduction:
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition with high prevalence among older women. It is widely accepted that % of women will develop prolapse. The prevalence rate reported among postmenopausal Thai women is approximately %. Complaints of feeling or seeing a bulge, increased heaviness, and abnormal vaginal bleeding are common in affected women. Additionally, prolapse-related lower urinary tract symptoms, anorectal dysfunction, and sexual dysfunction are also reported. Consequently, POP can negatively affect a…
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