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Understanding pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence in women

Pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence are common but under-treated conditions in women. Lucy Dwyer explains how to assess and manage the conditions in primary care Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary incontinence (UI) are extremely common yet under-reported and, therefore, under-treated conditions. Women may disclose symptoms of POP or UI to practice nurses and other healthcare professionals working in primary care. Therefore, this article aims to provide a background to both conditions and explain how to assess and manage POP and UI in primary care, utilising NICE guidelines to ensure practice nurses feel confident in their provision of evidence-based care.