Abstract
Pelvic organ prolapse is a common disease in elderly patients. The most important symptom is vaginal bulge (bulge sensation or the sensation of something coming down through the vaginal introitus). This symptom is not different than in the general population. Diagnosis can be confirmed using just vaginal examinations to identify the presence of protrusion beyond the hymen, and is not different than in the general population. Different treatment options are available, including observation, nonsurgical, and surgical techniques. Pessaries and colpocleisis are the treatment options used more often in elderly patients than in the general population.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 507-521 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Clinics in geriatric medicine |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Elderly women
- Pelvic organ
- Prolapse
- Vaginal bulge
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geriatrics and Gerontology