CLINICAL AND ANAMNESTIC FEATURES OF PATIENTS WITH PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE

Abstract

Currently we do not have sufficient statistical data in order to correctly assess the true extent of pelvic organ prolapse in the population. Anatomic changes are not always associated with severity or symptoms of prolapse . Most patients with pelvic organ prolapse are asymptomatic. Symptoms become more unpleasant when the bulge protrudes beyond the vaginal opening. The cause of prolapse is multifactorial, but is primarily associated with pregnancy and vaginal birth, which lead to direct damage to the pelvic floor muscles and connective tissue. Hysterectomy, pelvic surgery, and conditions associated with persistent episodes of increased intra-abdominal pressure, including obesity, chronic cough, constipation, and heavy physical labor also lead to prolapse. This article presents an analysis of risk factors for the development of pelvic organ prolapse.