What is pelvic prolapse?

Pregnancy and the natural aging process can both lead to muscle or ligament weakening that causes the uterus, cervix and/or a portion of the vaginal wall to bulge, sag or fall. Prolapse frequently goes hand in hand with incontinence.

How does pelvic support affect bladder control?

Your pelvic floor is the muscle system inside your pelvis that supports your bladder, rectum, vagina and uterus. Time, disease, injury and childbirth can cause pelvic floor muscles to weaken, resulting in poor support of these organs. When this occurs, certain organs can shift position, causing obstructed urination or otherwise interfering with normal function. In some cases, pelvic floor weakening can hide or mask a bladder problem. Correction of the prolapse can unmask the bladder condition, leading to a new symptom of urinary incontinence. Therefore, standard treatments for prolapse may be ineffective, unwarranted and inappropriate without doing preoperative bladder testing.

Dr. Agosta is well-qualified to address and resolve all your pelvic support and bladder problems.