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Pelvic Floor Prolapse

Pelvic Floor Prolapse. M L Padwick MD FRCOG. What is prolapse ?.

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Pelvic Floor Prolapse

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  1. Pelvic Floor Prolapse • M L Padwick MD FRCOG

  2. What is prolapse ? • Prolapse is a condition in which organs, which are normally supported by the pelvic floor, namely the bladder, bowel and uterus, herniate or protrude into the vagina. This occurs as a result of damage to the muscles and ligaments making up the pelvic floor support. At least half of women who have children will experience prolapse in later life.

  3. Statistics • ratio surgery for prolapse vs incontinence: 2:1 • prevalence of 31% in women aged 29-59 yrs • 20% of women on gynaecology waiting lists • 11% lifetime risk of at least one operation • re-operation in 30% of cases

  4. Factors associated with pelvic floor prolapse • age • parity • big babies • menopause • obesity • occupation • home delivery • family history

  5. Pathogenesis • childbirth • connective tissue disorders • menopause • chronic intra-abdominal pressure • iatrogenic (hysterectomy)

  6. What are the symptoms of pelvic floor prolapse? • This depends on the types and the severity of the prolapse. • Generally, most women are not aware of the presence of mild prolapse. • When prolapse is moderate or severe, symptoms may include sensation of a lump inside the vagina or disturbance in the function of the affected organs, such as:

  7. Bladder • stress incontinence • urgency • frequency • incomplete emptying • dribbling • recurrent urine infections

  8. Bowel • low back pain or discomfort • incomplete emptying • constipation • manual decompression • incontinence of flatus

  9. Sexual problems • looseness and lack of sensation • difficult entry and expulsion • discomfort or painful intercourse • vaginal bleeding in neglected cases

  10. Other • can see and feel it • back ache • dragging sensation • increased discharge • skin irritation

  11. How can prolapse be prevented? • appropriate antenatal and intrapartum care • regular postnatal pelvic floor exercises to compensate for childbirth damage • in postmenopausal women, oestrogen cream helps maintain tissue strength

  12. Living with pelvic organ prolapse Avoid standing for long periods of time. Do pelvic floor exercises Prevent or correct constipation Wear a girdle Try yoga Wear a pantyliner or incontinence pad Explore alternatives to sexual intercourse Carry wet wipes

  13. Pelvic organ prolapse Non-surgical treatments • Physiotherapy - pelvic floor exercises and vaginal cones • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) - may be local oestragens • Vaginal Pessaries - many choices but regular checks and changes needed and best combined with oestragen creams

  14. Genital prolapse and Pelvic floor muscle exercises Summary We found no RCTs or observational studies of sufficient quality examining the effects of pelvic floor muscle exercises on the symptoms of genital prolapse. Comment Although pelvic floor muscle exercises appear to be effective in reducing the symptoms of urinary stress incontinence (see benefits of pelvic floor muscle exercises in stress incontinence chapter), their usefulness in the treatment of genital prolapse is unproven.

  15. Nutrition Ensure you are getting the right nutrition: Follow dietary recommendations outlined on the Foundation of Health page. And for more information on the special dietary recommendation for prolapse, see the rest of the chapter on Naturalhealthpractice/Prolapse chapter which you can download. Supplements The supplement programme below should be taken for at least three months in order to achieve best results Your supplement plan — A good multivitamin and mineral tablet — Vitamin C with bioflavonoids (1000mg twice a day) — Vitamin A (as beta-carotene at 25,000iu per day) — Proanthocyanidins (50 mg per day) — Manganese (5mg per day) — Cranberry supplement (only needed for stress incontinence) At the end of three months you should reassess your condition and adjust your supplement programme accordingly.

  16. Pelvic Floor Workout Dr Rosie King's Pelvic Floor Workout Dr Rosie King is an Australian doctor with a difference! A sex therapist and sex educator, she has helped thousands of men and women achieve greater happiness and health through her counselling practice and her appearance on healthcare programmes on TV, radio and articles in health magazines. In her course of work, Dr Rosie realised that many women suffer from bladder, bowel and sexual symptoms that are directly related to the weakness of the pelvic floor muscles. She also became aware that shyness and inhibitions prevent many affected women from seeking medical help and advice.  Women commonly present with the following problems: One in three women experiences problems with bladder control Sagging pelvic organs lead to prolapse of the bladder, bowel and uterus - such problems require medical attention and potentially a surgical repair Many women experience reduced sexual sensitivity after childbirth Many pelvic floor problems can be prevented by effective pelvic floor fitness programme that is designed to keep the pelvic floor muscles in the top condition. In an audio programme - the Pelvic Floor Workout - Dr Rosie King tells women of all ages everything they need to know about keeping their pelvic floor in top shape.   Graphic images of pelvic floor, pelvic floor problems and pelvic floor changes during arousal taken from Dr Rosie King's information booklet and workout diary enclosed with the audio CD programme entitled the Pelvic Floor Workout:  Dr Rosie King's Pelvic Floor Workout audio programme on a compact disk costs just £15.98 inclusive of VAT.

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  18. The Surgical Management of Prolapses • Restoration of pelvic structures to normal anatomical relationship • Restore and maintain urinary &/or faecal continence • Maintain coital function • Correct co-existing pelvic pathology • Obtain a durable result Principles of Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

  19. The Surgical Management of Prolapses Patient assessment • Careful history • Physical examination • Neurological assessment • Urodynamic evaluation • Anorectal investigations

  20. The Surgical Management of Prolapses Factors affecting choice of operation • Surgeons' own expertise, experience and preference • Pre-op voiding or bowel dysfunction • Duration of efficacy • Complications • Learning curve • Quality of life factors • First or repeat surgery • The need to treat other pathology • Fitness of the patient • Underlying pathology • Success rates for different procedures

  21. The Surgical Management of Prolapses • Uterovaginal prolapse is multifactorial in origin • Treatment needs to be individualised • Approach often needs to be multidisciplinary • Quality of life assessment is essential Summary - Female Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  22. Types Of Surgery • Anterior and posterior repairs • Vaginal hysterectomy • Laparoscopic vaginal vault suspension (± mesh) • Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy • Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation • Designer Laser Vaginoplasty • Vaginal approach to prolapse repair incorporating mesh • Laparoscopic paravaginal repairs

  23. Sacrocolpopexy and paravaginal repair for total pelvic floor prolapse

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