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Information on this page is for women who are about to have one of the following gynaecological procedures listed below. These information videos are designed to help you feel well prepared, to understand risks and to know what to expect afterwards. Please discuss any questions you may have with your own doctor.
For more information on surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and stress incontinence, please also refer to our ‘Patient Resources’.
The information presented should not be relied on as a substitute for medical advice, independent judgement or proper assessment by a doctor, with consideration of the particular circumstances of each case and individual needs.  Each video relects information available at the time of its preparation, but its currency should be determined having regard other available information.  UGSA disclaims all liability to users of the information provided.
 

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Presented by Dr Alexandra Mowat, UGSA Board. 
Pelvic organ prolapse is a group of conditions in which one or more pelvic organs drop from their original position into or out of the vagina.  Normally, the pelvic organs are held in place by the pelvic floor muscles.  Prolapse occurs when these muscles are weakend and can no longer offer proper support.  A prolpase can be of different degrees, ranging from mild to severe.  More than one organ may be affected at the same time.
In the following video presentation Dr Mowat discusses common types of prolapse, problems associated with POP, along with various treatment options available to women presenting with pelvic organ prolapse.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)

Childbirth and the Pelvic Floor

Presented by Dr Alexandra Mowat, UGSA Board. 
In the following video presentation Dr Mowat discusses the various hormonal and physical changes that occur during pregnancy, along with the tremendous pressure that pregnancy and childbirth put on the pelvic floor.  This increased pressure can sometimes result in a weakend pelvic floor leading to distinct symptoms.  Dr Mowat explains the importance of preparing your body pre and post labour and the treament options available to women presenting with complications.
Childbirth and the Pelvic Floor

Urinary Incontinence

Presented by Dr Alexandra Mowat, UGSA Board. 
Pelvic organ prolapse is a group of conditions in which one or more pelvic organs drop from their original position into or out of the vagina.  Normally, the pelvic organs are held in place by the pelvic floor muscles.  Prolapse occurs when these muscles are weakend and can no longer offer proper support.  A prolpase can be of different degrees, ranging from mild to severe.  More than one organ may be affected at the same time.
Urinary Incontinence