Women who experience uterine prolapse may also have other related problems. Pelvic organ prolapse or pelvic relaxation is often the diagnosis. We offer a Urodynamics Laboratory for effective diagnosis of uterine or pelvic prolapse -- a common condition that occurs mostly in older, post-menopausal women. Prolapse may occur as a result of childbirth (especially with a large baby), constipation, obesity, fibroid tumors, and menopause. Symptoms may include:

• Heaviness or pain in the vagina
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Incontinence or difficulty urinating
• Bladder infections
• Anal pain
• Excessive vaginal discharge

Diagnosis & Treatment

Pelvic prolapse is diagnosed with a thorough medical history and urodynamic testing. The benefits of Urodynamic Testing include:

• More accurate diagnosis
• Determine if surgery is needed or if the condition is treatable with medication or exercise therapy
• Determine the exact type of surgery required

Depending on each person's individual condition, treatment may include:

• Pelvic floor exercises
• Vaginal pessary (device to help support prolapsed organs)
• Surgery