PREVALENCE AND ETIOLOGICAL FACTORS INVOLVED IN FEMALE PELVIC PROLAPSE IN SOUTH INDIA
*Dr. Sivanandan PhD, Dr. P. Josephina Rosy, Dr. Salameh Al Dajah and Hariraja Muthusamy
ABSTRACT
Background: Normal physiological function of the pelvic organs depends on the anatomic integrity of the support
components. Pelvic support defects may contribute to pelvic organ prolapse; urinary and anal incontinence; Pelvic
support anatomy has been a subject of debate for over a century. Objectives: This study aim to describe the
prevalence and the etiological factors that affects the pelvic prolapse among women in south India. Methods: This
study was conducted in 50 cases of women with genital prolapse who underwent surgical procedure was randomly
selected. An informed written consent along with performa was taken before surgery from all patients for the
study. Results: Analyzing patient who underwent vaginal hysterectomy and/ or repair of anterior/posterior
compartment, all genital prolapse cases with age of reproductive, perimenopausal, menopausal with estrogen
deficiency were responsible for important known causative factor for genital prolapse. Conclusion: This study is
to provide information about the prevalence and etiological factor involved in female pelvic prolapse and
directions for possible target therapy in South Indian population.
Keywords: Pelvic prolapsed, pelvic floor muscle & genital prolapse.
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