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1
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prolapse

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protrusion of an organ or structure beyond its normal anatomical confines

2
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female POP

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refers to descent of pelvic organs towards or through the vagina

3
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3 layers of pelvic floor

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endo-pelvic fascia
pelvic diaphragm
urogenital diaphragm

4
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risk factors for POP

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pregnancy + vaginal birth esp forceps, large baby, prolonged 2nd stage

advancing age
obesity 
prev pelvic surgery
hormonal factors
quality of connective tissue 
constipation 
occupation w heavy lifting
5
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urethrocele

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prolapse of lower anterior vaginal wall involving urethra onlu

6
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cystocele

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prolapse of upper anterior vaginal wall involving the bladder

7
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uterovaginal prolapse

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prolapse of uterus, cervix and upper vagina

8
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enterocele

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prolapse of upper posterior wall of vagina usually containing loops of small bowel

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rectocele

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prolapse of lower posterior wall of vagina involving the rectum bulging forwards into the vagina

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symptoms in women with POP: vaginal

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sensation of a bulge or protrusion 
seeing or feeling a bulge/protrusion 
pressure
heaviness
difficulty inserting tampons
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symptoms in women with POP: urinary

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urinary incontinence
frequency/urgency
weak or prolonged urinary stream/hesitancy/feeling incomplete emptying
manual reduction of prolapse to start or complete voiding

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symptoms in women with POP: bowel

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incontinence of flatus, or liquid or solid stools
feeling incomplete emptying/straining
urgency
digital evacuation to complete defecation
splinting or pushing on ar around vagina or perineum to start or complete defecation

13
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assessment of POP

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examination to exclude pelvic mass
record the position of examination: left lateral vs lothotomy vs standing
QOL

14
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objective assessment of POP

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Baden-walker-halfawy grading

POPQ score

15
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POP investigations

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USS/MRI
urodynamics
IVU or renal USS

16
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prevention of POP

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avoid constipation
effective management chronic chest pathology (COPD, asthma)
smaller family size

17
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treatment of POP: physiotherapy

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pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT)
increase pelvic floor strength and bulk - relieve the tension on the ligaments
cases of mild prolapse

18
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treatment of POP: current vaginal pessaries

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silicone, rubber or plastic

silicone is advantageous

  • long shelf-life
  • resistance to autoclaving and repeated cleaning
  • non-absorbent towards secretion and odors
  • inertness
  • hypoallergenic
19
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treatment of POP: surgical

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aim: relieve symptoms, restore/maintain bladder + bowel function, maintain vaginal for sexual function