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Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)

It’s common and it’s treatable

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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.

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Trained in both general OBGYN, and Advanced Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Dr. Ricky Patel has been providing high-quality care for women since 2016.

Dr. Patel did his residency training at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, which served as the regions high risk perinatal center.

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Dr. Patel did his fellowship in Advanced Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at the University of Texas in Houston, located in the largest medical center in the world.

Here in Alabama, Dr. Patel has performed well over 100 robotic surgery cases since the addition of the Da Vinci Xi robotic platform in March 2021.

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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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