Have you noticed an unusual bulge in your vagina or a feeling of heaviness in your pelvic area? Maybe you’re fine in the morning, but by evening, things feel... off. These could be signs of a ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Vaginal prolapse happens when the vaginal wall weakens and ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In ...

Prolapse can affect different areas of the vagina, though it is usually not possible to tell specifically what type of prolapse it is without an examination by your doctor. A prolapsed bladder ...

Bladder pressure is usually a sign that a person needs to urinate. But, it can also indicate an underlying health condition, such as interstitial cystitis. People often refer to interstitial cystitis ...

A urogynecologist (urogyn) has extra training, education and experience in the care of women with pelvic floor disorders. The pelvic floor is a set of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue in the ...

Bloating is one possible symptom of a pelvic organ prolapse, but it’s not usually the main one. There are several other prolapse symptoms. A pelvic organ prolapse occurs when one or more pelvic region ...

Like the stomach, the human bladder is a sac-like organ that expands and contracts when emptying. Located in the pelvis, above and behind the pubic bone, the bladder’s main function is to collect and ...

Neurogenic bladder and bowel occur when nerve damage causes you to have difficulty controlling your bladder and bowel. If left untreated, they can cause serious complications. However, treatment can ...

The bladder is part of the urinary tract. It is a hollow, balloon-like organ that collects and releases urine from the body. It is attached to the pelvic bones and other organs and can hold around 2 ...