Learning Outcomes

• Define POP, types and classifications of POP
• Normal pelvic floor support
• Pathophysiology, aetiology and epidemiology of POP
• Symptoms and treatment options

Question on Pelvic Organ Prolapse

• Define POP.
• What is pelvic floor fascia made of ? What is its metabolism influenced by?
• What is the aetiology of POP?
• How would obstetric trauma cause POP ?
• What lifestyle factors are associated with POP and why?
• What is the epidemiology or prolapse and prolapse surgery?
• What are the 3 categories of symptoms of POP?
• What is Vault prolapse ?
• What are the classifications of POP?
• How is the Extent of Vagina prolapse staged ? i.e. grading of vaginal prolapse
• How would you evaluate a patient with utero-vaginal prolapse ?
• How would you manage a patient with utero-vaginal prolapse ?