Course information

This module contains the topics:

• About pelvic organ prolapse
• Causes and degree of severity
• Conservative treatment options
• Surgery as a treatment option

By the end of this module, you should be able to: 

• define pelvic organ prolapse and the types of pelvic organ prolapse
• describe the symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse
• state the risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse
• recall conservative treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse
• explain the function and management of pessaries in providing treatment
• describe the use of surgery as an option with consideration to a person’s symptoms and type of prolapse.