Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a significant reproductive morbidity among postmenopausal and women pf reproductive age in Nepal. Pelvic Organ prolapse (POP) is widely prevalent all over Nepal and with overall prevalence of 10% among women of reproductive age group (15-49 years). In Nepal an estimation of 600,000 Nepali women are suffering from varying degrees of uterine prolapse. Approximately one third of the women suffer prolapse severe enough to warrant reconstructive surgery. The huge burden of prolapse in Nepal ranks high on the public health agenda as a priority program for the government of Nepal and related stakeholders.The risk factors for Pelvic organ prolapse(POP) include pregnancy,childbirth and menopause resulting in weakness of the pelvic floor, In Nepal, the prevalence of POP is relatively high. Although Pelvic Organ Prolapse is treatable condition, many women do not receive quality care, particularly in many low-income countries like Nepal.
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UNFPA, GoN
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in English
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Keywords:
HEALTH, WOMEN HEALTH, SURGERY, CLINIC, PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, HUMAN REPRODUCTION, WOMEN, HEALTH CARE, MEDICINE, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, HEALTH AID, HEALTH CENTRES, HEALTH INFORMATION, MENSTRUATION, PELVIC ORGAN
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Thematic Group:
UNFPA
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Population studies
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Thesaurus:
10.03.01
- Disease Prevention And Control
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