Pelvic Examination: Enough to Diagnose Presence of Prolapse?

The progress of the issues originating from the utilization of vaginal mesh implants in surgery have turned out to be quite overwhelming, medical journals show. Through the information provided by the media, the public is being updated on the latest news related to these problems. Because of this, a new argument on the mesh approval system that made these surgical implants available in the healthcare market has cropped up.
 Together with the increasing prevalence of prolapse and incontinence, especially since the whole of humanity is ageing, the number of patients who may comply to the innovative vaginal mesh application as an effective surgical option for these conditions has also increased. As the years passed, the number of women who are not even stricken with these conditions but are disturbed just as much has also significantly increased; these women have desperately been seeking for useful measures to negate the occurrence of these conditions and learn methods to recognize its symptoms as they show up.
 You should know that there are series of tests that your doctor will perform to diagnose prolapse, and the first thing that you should be prepared about is the over-all assessment of your pelvic organs. This is typically performed by physicians to patients experiencing abnormalities or discomforts related to the reproductive health and urination. Women who have regular checkups of their reproductive organs already know about this procedure. It may be discomforting, especially if you have not experienced this procedure before. However, this remain the most immediate and effective diagnostic test to identify the existence of prolapse. Consequently, there really is a need for you to endure its discomfort for a short period of time. You will be examined in different positions, i.e. while you are sitting, lying down, and standing. A device called speculum is also used during this procedure.
 Tampons and vaginal medications in every form are discontinued at least one day before your scheduled visit. If you are menstruating, the test will be rescheduled to a time when the bleeding has completely ceased. Sexual contact also needs to be postponed for at least 24 hours prior to the exam. Be sure to ask your doctor if there are things that you do not understand regarding the exam before you agree to it.
 The purpose of this procedure is to locate the positions of the different organs in the pelvis, know its sizes and shapes, and at the same time identify any deformities or irregularities. For your own comfort, be sure to keep an empty bladder before the exam, and maintain a good breathing exercise while the exam is being performed; this helps keep you calm and comfortable.
 Sometimes, identifying prolapse can really be difficult, particulary those early-stage cases when patients do not always manifest any sign or symptom of the disease. At times, when the pelvic exam is not enough, your doctor will suggest the use of radiologic tests; but, you will be the one to decide if you want to go on with these procedures. 
Today, there are more than 600 vaginal mesh lawsuit petitions pending before the courts. It seemed that the issues on the problems related to vaginal mesh devices have remained a hassle to women.