Have you noticed an unusual bulge in your vagina or a feeling of heaviness in your pelvic area? Maybe you’re fine in the morning, but by evening, things feel... off. These could be signs of a ...

A bladder prolapse (cystocele) is a common condition in which your bladder pushes into your vagina due to weakened pelvic muscles. It’s highly treatable with exercise or surgery. Bladder prolapse ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 80 years old and have a prolapsed bladder. I'm using a pessary, but I'd like to have my bladder repaired instead. What is the least invasive option? Even at an advanced age, ...

Prolapse can affect different areas of the vagina, though it is usually not possible to tell specifically what type of prolapse it is without an examination by your doctor. A prolapsed bladder ...

Bladder issues are common, and increasingly so as we get older. These conditions can run the gamut from urinary tract infections (UTIs) to bladder cancer or bladder prolapse. Along with lifestyle ...

If you’re over 45 and like millions of other women, you may be suffering from something that few women know about: pelvic prolapse. Pelvic prolapse is when the organs inside your pelvis (your bladder, ...

Pelvic reconstructive surgery treats pelvic organ prolapse, which can occur due to factors like childbirth or chronic coughing. Recovery varies depending on the type of surgery. Pelvic reconstructive ...

Vaginal prolapse happens when the vaginal wall weakens and drops. Treatments include pelvic floor exercises, pessaries, and sometimes surgery. Symptoms might be a feeling of vaginal fullness or ...

Jennifer King is affiliated with the International Urogynecological Association as secretary. As a urogynaecologist I care exclusively for women with pelvic floor problems. These are the women with ...