Up to half of women who have
had children suffer from pelvic
organ prolapse
Fallopian
tube
Rectum
Uterus
Bladder
The pelvic area
A main source of trauma to the muscles and ligaments in the pelvic area is childbirth and hormonal changes during the menopause which can also lead to muscles weakening and becoming less elastic. Heavy lifting can also cause damage and lead to prolapse
Uterus ‘sags’
and moves out
of place
Uterine prolapse
Occurs when the pelvic floor muscles, ligaments and tissue that hold organs such as the bladder, rectum or uterus in place are weak or damaged
Uterus
Tissue grows into pores of the mesh creating a wall of support
Vaginal mesh repair
The mesh is a net-like implant and aims to give permanent support to the weakened organs and to repair damaged tissue. The mesh is implanted and held in place by sutures or tissue fixation devices
Up to half of women who have had children
suffer from pelvic organ prolapse
The pelvic area
A main source of trauma to the muscles and ligaments in the pelvic area is childbirth and hormonal changes during the menopause which can also lead to muscles weakening and becoming less elastic. Heavy lifting can also cause damage and lead to prolapse
Fallopian
tube
Rectum
Uterus
Bladder
Uterine prolapse
Occurs when the pelvic floor muscles, ligaments and tissue that hold organs such as the bladder, rectum or uterus in place are weak or damaged
Uterus ‘sags’
and moves out
of place
Vaginal mesh repair
The mesh is a net-like implant and aims to give permanent support to the weakened organs and to repair damaged tissue. The mesh is implanted and held in place by sutures or tissue fixation devices
Uterus
Tissue grows into pores of the mesh creating a wall of support
Up to half of women who have had children suffer from pelvic organ prolapse
Fallopian
tube
Rectum
Uterus
Uterus
Bladder
Uterus ‘sags’
and moves out
of place
Tissue grows into pores of the mesh creating a wall of support
The pelvic area
A main source of trauma to the muscles and ligaments in the pelvic area is childbirth and hormonal changes during the menopause which can also lead to muscles weakening and becoming less elastic. Heavy lifting can also cause damage and lead to prolapse
Uterine prolapse
Occurs when the pelvic floor muscles, ligaments and tissue that hold organs such as the bladder, rectum or uterus in place are weak or damaged
Vaginal mesh repair
The mesh is a net-like implant and aims to give permanent support to the weakened organs and to repair damaged tissue. The mesh is implanted and held in place by sutures or tissue fixation devices
Up to half of women who have had children suffer from pelvic organ prolapse
Fallopian
tube
Rectum
Uterus
Uterus
Bladder
Tissue grows into pores of the mesh creating a wall of support
Uterus ‘sags’
and moves out
of place
The pelvic area
A main source of trauma to the muscles and ligaments in the pelvic area is childbirth and hormonal changes during the menopause which can also lead to muscles weakening and becoming less elastic. Heavy lifting can also cause damage and lead to prolapse
Uterine prolapse
Occurs when the pelvic floor muscles, ligaments and tissue that hold organs such as the bladder, rectum or uterus in place are weak or damaged
Vaginal mesh repair
The mesh is a net-like implant and aims to give permanent support to the weakened organs and to repair damaged tissue. The mesh is implanted and held in place by sutures or tissue fixation devices