Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Overview
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What is the main cause of pelvic organ prolapse (POP)?

  • Constipation
  • Age (correct)
  • Anteflexed position of the uterus
  • Chronic cough
  • Which of the following is not considered as one of the main supports of pelvic organs?

  • Rectal fascia
  • Endopelvic Fascia
  • Uterine ligaments
  • Abdominal muscles (correct)
  • Which factor significantly increases the incidence of pelvic organ prolapse (POP)?

  • Repetitive heavy lifting
  • A sedentary lifestyle
  • Obesity
  • Repeated vaginal deliveries (correct)
  • What is the most important support of the uterus?

    <p>Mockenrodt's ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position of the uterus helps in preventing its downwards descent during increased intraabdominal pressure?

    <p>Anteflexed position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of women does pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occur in?

    <p>12-30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main predisposing factor for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (PoP)?

    <p>Weakness of the pelvic organs support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament spreads from the sacrum posteriorly to the back of the supra vaginal part of the cervix?

    <p>Uterosacral ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the pubo-coccygeus muscle?

    <p>Supporting the uterus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the external cervical os normally lie in cases of 2nd degree uterine prolapse?

    <p>Reaches or slightly protrudes outside the introitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for descent of the blind ended vaginal apex after hysterectomy?

    <p>Vault prolapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most frequently encountered risk factor for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (PoP)?

    <p>Difficult labor with oversized fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for descent of urethra and uppermost 2-3 cm of attached vagina in the anterior compartment?

    <p>Urerthrocele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Procidentia' refers to which degree of uterine prolapse?

    <p>3rd Degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Enterocele' involves descent of which part of the posterior vaginal wall?

    <p>Upper 1/3</p> Signup and view all the answers

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