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Pelvic organ prolapse : the silent epidemic / by Sherrie Palm.

Summary:

Pelvic organ prolapse has been on medical record for over 4000 years yet remains hidden behind closed doors because of embarrassing symptoms like urinary and fecal incontinence, tissues bulging from the vagina, pain with intimacy, and chronic constipation. Vaginal childbirth and menopause are the leading causes of POP; millions of women worldwide suffer in silence with symptoms they don't understand. Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic dissects pelvic organ prolapse and explains causes, symptoms, and treatment options. It is written in an easy to understand format and includes insights from Sherrie Palm's personal journey.

Record details

ISBN: 9780985535629
Physical Description: xv, 159 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Edition: 2nd Edition.
Publisher: Mukwonago, WI : POP Publishing, [2012]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-154) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse, the basics -- Causes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse -- Types of Pelvic Organ Prolapse -- Symptoms of Pelvic Organ Prolapse -- When to seek medical treatment -- Medical evaluation: what to expect -- Non-surgical treatment options -- The pessary -- Surgical options -- How to find a health care provider -- What to ask your physician prior to surgery -- What to expect with POP surgery -- What to have on hand prior to surgery -- Impact to intimacy -- The mesh agenda -- Prevention and maintenance -- My personal experience -- The path to awareness.