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Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Vaginal Prolapse
This condition can be embarrassing and intrusive, but it can be treated
Time to Talk About Urinary and Fecal Leakage
Women will talk about almost anything but often are embarrassed to talk about loss of bowel control. Talking about urinary and fecal leakage can help more women get early diagnosis for pelvic organ prolapse, or POP.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: All Symptoms Matter
Women with pelvic organ prolapse may have some symptoms considered "typical," but each woman's experience is unique, and it's important to speak out about your experience.
Time to Chat About Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic Organ Prolapse, or POP, is too often brushed aside by health care professionals. It's up to women to communicate the severity of their symptoms and the problems they cause.
How Running Can Contribute to Incontinence and Prolapse
Running—whether jogging or marathon running—can cause a downward pressure on women's pelvic cavities that can lead to urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Time to Bring Pelvic Organ Prolapse Out of the Closet
Pelvic organ prolapse is an extremely common female health condition, yet too often it is confused with irritable bowel syndrome and is not properly diagnosed or treated.
How to Handle Coughing When You Have Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Cold and flu season can present special problems for women with pelvic organ prolapse. Women with POP often experience leakage when they cough or sneeze. Try this tip.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Symptoms and Treatment
What to look for and what you can do about it
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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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