Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse
| Autor: | Tammy Austin-Ketch, Harvey Winkler, Wah Lee, Bruce Zitkus, Christina Tso |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Pelvic organ medicine.medical_specialty 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine business.industry Urinary system Uterine prolapse medicine.disease Pelvic Floor Muscle Pelvic Organ Prolapse Additional research Nonsurgical treatment Surgery 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Humans Medicine Female 030212 general & internal medicine business General Nursing Procidentia Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic |
| Zdroj: | Nursing for Women's Health. 22:228-239 |
| ISSN: | 1751-4851 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.nwh.2018.03.007 |
| Popis: | Pelvic organ prolapse is a medical condition that can cause pelvic discomfort as well as urinary and bowel complications. Approximately 25% of women in the United States and roughly 50% of women worldwide develop this condition. Although pelvic organ prolapse is usually a non-life-threatening condition, it can result in decreased self-confidence and negative body image. Physical and emotional sequelae can limit physical activity, and decreased productivity could be a consequence. Evidence from the literature indicates that pessary use and pelvic floor muscle training are effective options when conservative treatment is desired. Additional research is necessary to determine long-term outcomes in women who choose nonsurgical treatments. Nonsurgical options are important for women for whom surgery is contraindicated or not preferred. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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