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When to Treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse — And When to Just Watch


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In this high-yield Master Series episode, we break down a clinical case of a 58-year-old woman with an incidental finding of anterior pelvic organ prolapse during a routine exam. Should you treat? Should you refer for surgery? Or is observation enough?

You’ll learn how to:
• Recognize key features of pelvic organ prolapse
• Identify risk factors like age, parity, obesity, and menopause
• Understand when to reassure and observe
• Choose between pessary, pelvic floor therapy, and surgery
• Avoid unnecessary testing or overtreatment

Perfect for Step 2 CK prep and clinical reasoning in primary care or gynecology settings.

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Master USMLEBy Dr. Amin Afrasiabi