Pelvic Organ Prolapse

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RACGP
RANZCOG
ACRRM
Clinical leads
Introduction
Pelvic Organ Prolapse affects up to 50% of women and can significantly impact quality of life. This course gives you practical tools to identify POP early, support patient self-management, and apply evidence-based treatment strategies – all while addressing the emotional and physical realities of this common condition.
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course Overview
Educational
Activities
6
hours
Reviewing
Performance
1
hours
Measuring
Outcomes
5
hours
What you will get

Immediate access to video modules and downloadable resources

Case studies, tools, and handouts to use in practice

CPD certification upon completion

Mobile and tablet-friendly access

What you will Learn
  • Distinguish between musculoskeletal low back pain and low back pain associated with pelvic organ prolapse (POP).
  • Recognise key symptoms of POP beyond the presence of a vaginal bulge.
  • Confidently identify when POP is a likely diagnosis in clinical assessment.
  • Map a clear referral pathway, including conservative management and surgical options.
  • Explain the benefits and risks of vaginal pessaries to patients.
  • Implement symptom relief strategies that can be used immediately in practice.
  • Develop a proactive management plan tailored to patients with POP.
  • Describe three physiotherapy interventions used to treat POP effectively.
  • Prioritise effective communication, understanding the three most important elements in face-to-face consultations.
Course Outline
  • What a pelvic health physio does
  • Pelvic floor anatomy
  • What a prolapse is and how it presents
  • What causes a prolapse
  • How to communicate a POP diagnosis
  • Referral pathways
  • Gynaecology and urogynaecology
  • Treatment options
  • Pessaries for prolapse
  • Relieving symptoms
Clinical leads
Rachel Andrew

APA Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapist BSc Physiotherapy, Clinical Masters of Women’s Health, Certificate Conservative Management of Prolapse

Rachel began her career in neurological rehabilitation before completing further study in pelvic pain, endometriosis, bladder pain, prolapse, pain with sex and trauma-informed care. She works in private practice in her business, Pelvic Physio, and is co-founder of Vagenius Training.

Contributors
Dr Tim Hasted

FRANZCOG BA (Hons), MBBS, MReprodMed Fertility Specialist, Gynaecologist

what the clinicians say

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Many thanks to these women. I think you've achieved your goal of this being a course that can immediately change and inform GP practice in a meaningful way.

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Dr J Shill, GP
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
participant

"

The content was excellent. Even working with this every day I picked up things that will enhance my practice.

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Dr S Shady, GP Specialist
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
participant

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I learned skills I can immediately apply in practice. Patients were invaluable in providing their lived experiences.

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Dr S Wyton, GP Specialist
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
participant

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Loved that you paid attention to the RACGP syllabus and made it relevant to GPs.

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Jessica, WHGP
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
participant
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