Pelvic organ prolapse: the impact on quality of life and psychological well-being

Abstract

The aim of this work is to propose a brief comment about the impact of pelvic organ prolapse on the quality of life and the psychological well-being of the affected women.

Keywords:

• Cystocele
• pelvic organ prolapse
• quality of life

Disclosure statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper. No specific funding was obtained.

Current knowledge on the subject

• Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the descent of anterior vaginal wall, posterior vaginal wall, the uterus (cervix), or the apex of the vagina.

• Prolapse may be associated with a variety of urinary, bowel and sexual symptoms which may significantly compromise the quality of life of the patients.

• General and specific questionnaires are used to evaluate the impact of POP on sexual function.

What this study adds

• We highlight some important aspects about the topic.

• We underline the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of women with POP.

• We suggest that the assessment of quality of life and sexual functioning should become an integral part of the treatment of POP.