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Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)

It’s common and it’s treatable

Approximately 3.5 million women in the US suffer from pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) occurs when the group of muscles that support the bladder and bowel become too weak or stretched and cause the bladder, rectum, bowel, or uterus to descend into the vaginal wall. Some common causes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse include childbirth, menopause, excessive weight, and frequent constipation. Remember… Pelvic Organ Prolapse is a common condition that CAN BE TREATED. Be sure to talk to a specialist to ensure you find the treatment that’s right for you.

Dr. Cheau Williams

Cheau Williams, MD FACOG, FACS is a board certified Gynecologist and the only fellowship trained Urogynecologist in South Georgia and North Florida. He is also a fellow of the American college of surgery. He trained at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio and completed a 3 year Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery / Urogynecology Fellowship. Dr. Williams is also a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is skilled in pelvic floor surgery as well as robotic surgery. He also has a special interest in treating urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder, pelvic floor disorders, and painful bladder syndrome. 

Dr. Williams is also specially trained in female vaginal rejuvenation and female genital cosmetic surgery. He has special training in radio-frequency vaginal rejuvenation that has improved thousands of women with lichen sclerosis, urinary incontinence, vaginal laxity, dyspareunia, mild pelvic organ prolapse and  countless vulvovaginal disorders. Radio-frequency vaginal rejuvenation helps reform normal collagen to the vulvar and vaginal surfaces. The same technology has been used for facial disorders for mild wrinkles, crows feet etc.

About Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)

Pelvic Organ Prolapse isn’t just a natural part of aging that you’re stuck accepting. Women of all ages struggle with the same thing you are. You may be wondering “Why is this happening to me?” The sooner you learn the “why,” the sooner you can go back to enjoying your life worry-free.

The pelvic organs include the vagina, uterus, bladder, urethra, and rectum. These organs are held in place by muscles of the pelvic floor. Layers of connective tissue also give support.

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when tissue and muscles can no longer support the pelvic organs and they drop down. Approximately 3.5 million women in the U.S. suffer from Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Half of all women between ages 50-79 say they experience symptoms.

There are several types of prolapse that have different names depending on the part of the body that has dropped.

  • Cystocele: The bladder drops into the vagina.
  • Enterocele: The small intestine bulges into the vagina.
  • Rectocele: The rectum bulges into the vagina.
  • Uterine Prolapse: The uterus drops into the vagina.
  • Vaginal Vault Prolapse: The top of the vagina loses its support and drops.

If you have POP symptoms, and they interfere with your normal activities, you may need treatment. Nonsurgical treatment options usually are tried first. If these options do not work and if your symptoms are severe, you may want to consider surgery.

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Sterling Group Urogynecology and Pelvic Surgery
4 Live Oak Court
Moultrie, GA 31768
Phone | 229.502.9788

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