Presentation Information

Managing Pelvic Organ Prolapse After Birth

• Speaker: Dr. Sinéad Dufour , PT, PhD
• Presentation Type:
• Duration: 60 Mins
• Credits: 1 CERP, 1 ACM CPD, 1 ACNM CEU, 0.1 Midwifery CEU

Abstract:

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition, it one of the most common pelvic floor dysfunctions (PFD), and denotes one of the three pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, rectum), descending into the vagina. Approximately 40% of women will experience prolapse in their lifetime, with the proportion expected to rise in line with an ageing population. The symptoms associated with POP are often bothersome, including the feeling of 'something coming down' into the vagina, pain, urinary symptoms, bowel symptoms and sexual difficulties.
Additionally, the diagnosis of POP often carries a huge degree of fear and worry, a biopsychosocial approach is key. Although POP is not always related to perinatal factors, there are many well established birth related risk factors that have been established. In this session, Dr. Dufour will take you through an updated and in-depth review of proposed mechanisms, prevalence, risk factors and treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse.
Integrating the latest research recommendations, international consensus statements and treatment pathways, this session will get you up-to-date so that you can help your clients make evidence-informed decisions and create optimal pelvic health. In addition, strategies for preventing pelvic organ prolapse and promoting pelvic health through the perinatal period will also be covered.