Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when one or more organs in your pelvis—your uterus, vagina, urethra, bladder or rectum—shifts downward and bulges into or even out of your vaginal canal. READ MORE
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
5 Things You Should Know About Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Many people experience pelvic organ prolapse after childbirth or during menopause. Learn what it is, why it occurs and how it’s treated.
15 Minutes With: Sara Reardon Talks About the Power of the Pelvic Floor and the Problem with How We Pee
The candid pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of The Vagina Whisperer is on a mission to educate women about the importance of the pelvic floor
What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?
Learn the facts about pelvic floor physical therapy and whether it’s right for you
True or False: Vaginas!
Take our quiz to see how much you know about this vivacious part of female anatomy
Your Pelvic Floor. What Is It Good for?
Learn the facts about your pelvic floor and how to strengthen pelvic floor muscles
Prolapse Changed My Life for the Better
My pelvic organ prolapse was a sign of something much deeper and I’m stronger today because of it
A Doctor Talked Me into Getting a Hysterectomy to Cure My Endometriosis. She Was Wrong.
I wish doctors had listened to me, and I wish I’d known to advocate for myself
FAQs: What You Need to Know About Endometriosis
It can take years for women to get diagnosed. Learn about the condition to get the help you need.
11 Things That Heaviness in Your Pelvic Area Might Mean
Lots of things can cause a feeling of heaviness in your pelvic area. Learn the most common causes — and when you should seek medical attention
Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Pleasure and Pain
Sex is painful for many women — but it doesn’t have to be
Sex After Bladder Cancer
Many women struggle with their sexuality after treatment, but it is possible to have a satisfying sex life after bladder cancer
Why Getting an Endometriosis Diagnosis Is Painfully Slow
Endometriosis affects 1 out of 10 women — but it’s still taboo, misunderstood and critically underfunded
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
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