RESEARCH UPDATES
Research is key to establishing the reality of every health condition. Pelvic organ prolapse misconceptions are plentiful, there is currently no accurate statistical data capture, and there is considerable need for research to establish the reality of life with POP. This page will be dedicated to research of value to generate forward momentum. Check back frequently links to studies that validate important base insights as well as new research establishing the reality of POP and future direction. If you would like to participate in research, click on clinicaltrials.gov and insert your desired study by topic or clinician name.
GLOBAL PREVALENCE, IMPACT, AND RISK FACTORS
Depression among women with obstetric fistula, and pelvic organ prolapse in northwest Ethiopia
Prevalence, risk factors and severity of symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse among Emirati women
Management of anterior vaginal prolapse in South Africa: national survey
OVERACTIVE BLADDER (OAB) AND PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE (POP)
Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Overactive Bladder
Study of Overactive Bladder in Women With Prolapse (SOAP)
POP PREVALENCE, PREDICTION, AND RISK FACTORS
Pelvic Floor Function and Dysfunction in a General Female Population
Risk Factors for Pelvic Organ Prolapse and its recurrence: a systemic review
PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR POP
Morphological Changes After Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Measured by 3-Dimensional Ultrasonography
Conservative Prevention and Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Women (Review)
PESSARIES
Quality of Life in Women Who Use Pessaries For Longer Than 12 Months
INCONTINENCE
Prevalence of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Elite Female Endurance Athletes
Female Urinary Incontinence During Sexual Intercourse (Coital Incontinence): A Review
Complete Pelvic Floor Repair in Treating Fecal Incontinence
MESH
Note: Data is currently being captured regarding long term safety and efficacy of mesh vs mesh free surgery. As data is captured and research published, studies will be added to this section.