Descending perineum syndrome (DPS)
Descending perineum syndrome is a condition caused by the weakening of the pelvic floor by chronic straining on the toilet. DPS is where the pelvic structure takes a dip, with the perineum being one of the indicators of the drop.
Treatments for lax vaginal, pelvic or urinary tissue – ‘non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation’
If you have a loose vag or stress urinary incontinence, or know someone who does, there are now noninvasive (nonsurgical) ways to treat these issues from the cells up.
Sacrocolpopexy – mesh implants for prolapse
This is the surgery to implant mesh into the vagina and pelvis to hold internal organs and the vagina in place.
The robotic da Vinci sacrocolpopexy surgery (for uterine or vaginal prolapse)
This procedure involves inserting mesh in a pelvic surgery using a specialised robot, with a surgical team present.
Prolapse repair surgery
We explain one prolapse repair surgery.
High-tech mesh for pelvic prolapse
A prolapse-correcting mesh is being developed in Australia that integrates with human tissue to become part of the body.
Pelvic floor exercises overview
Some ways to find and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, particularly after any pelvic organ issue (bladder, vagina, bowel).
Vaginal prolapse, pelvic organ prolapse and vaginal/pelvic relaxation syndromes
The prolapse of pelvic organs into the vagina can occur for several reasons, with treatment available.