As we age, our bodies undergo many changes.
Men are lucky because their bodies do not undergo a lot of wear and tear throughout a lifetime.
Women on the other hand, have their bodies accustomed to such intense procedures as childbirth, which may cause effects of undesirable changes in their bodies.
Not only does one experience psychological aging such as loss of memory, slurred speech and loss of sight, one also goes through physical aging such as wrinkling, and the body being bent due to weakness of the bones throughout the body.
Unfortunately, these physical changes are not only confined to the surface of the body.
Pelvic organ prolapse is one of the common conditions affecting women as they age.
When the muscles and ligaments of the pelvic organs weaken, it can cause the organs to slip out of their ordinary places.
Some of the symptoms associated with the condition include: Pain during urination and bowel movement A heavy sensation and pressure bulging on the vagina causing discomfort The bulging of the urethra, rectum, cervix, and bladder through the vagina Feeling the need to push the fingers through the vagina before passing stool Starting to urinate becomes a problem Leakage of the urine during sexual intercourse Feeling the need to push the vagina back in order to urinate Depending on the patient and the stage of the pelvic organ prolapse, the symptoms may vary greatly with it being worse at the advanced stage of the condition.
The causes of the condition depend on the patient.
Some of the most common include: The strength of the muscles and the bones.
If one has weak tissues, they are likely to develop pelvic organ prolapse.
These strengths are determined by race and genes.
A Caucasian woman is likely to suffer from the condition than African American women.
Vaginal delivery, which can cause weakening of the pelvic muscles Injuries and accidents such as motor vehicle accidents and falls Constipation Smoking Obesity Aging and menopause Hysterectomy and other forms of treatment associated with pelvic organ prolapse can cause the advancement of the condition in later dates.
Each year, pelvic organ prolapse has seen many women seek further treatment due to the increase of the women affected.
Many people prefer to go for less invasive non surgical procedures for cure.
Surgical procedures such as pelvic mesh have also been administered to many women though recently they were recalled due to complications, which had arisen with many of the patients.
Therefore, if you suspect that you are suffering from pelvic organ prolapse; visit your doctor for a check up so that you can commence treatment immediately.
Take time to also find out about the symptoms, causes, and treatment methods available and which one will be best for you.
If you are still in the early stages of the pelvic organ prolapse, control measures may be advised.
The Internet could be a useful source of information for you.