A woman has a pelvic organ prolapse. What treatments does the healthcare professional teach the woman about? (Select all that apply.)

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A common first-line treatment is a pessary, which is a removable mechanical device that holds the uterus in position. The pelvic fascia may be strengthened through Kegel exercises (repetitive isometric tightening and relaxing of the pubococcygeal muscles) or by estrogen therapy in menopausal women. Maintaining a healthy body mass index, preventing constipation, and treating chronic cough may help as well. Surgical repair with or without a hysterectomy is the treatment of last resort. Bearing down would likely exacerbate the problem.

A Woman Has a Pelvic Organ Prolapse