Health Related Quality of Life of Women Suffering from Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is a health concern effecting millions of women world wide. The global prevalence of genital prolapse is estimated to be 2-20 percent in women under 45 years of age. The condition is mainly due to insufficiency of the pelvic floor and consists of herniation of an adjacent pelvic organ into the vagina. This study demonstrates that surgical interventions have positive impact on the health of women as the quality of life of women suffering from POP has substantially improved following surgery. The effort of the government and other stakeholders for providing treatment in this regard has benefited the women of Nepal. However, surgical intervention alone will not be a complete solution in addressing the comprehensive needs of women suffering from this debilitating condition.