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REFERENCE BOOKS

Many pro-active women prefer to dig deeper to better understand pelvic organ prolapse and the basics behind their condition and what they can do to help themselves. As books are reviewed and fit the criteria for resources of benefit to lay women trying to understand pelvic organ prolapse, we will add them to this page.

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic By Sherrie J. PalmPelvic Organ Prolapse: The Silent Epidemic is a book that defines the common yet seldom discussed health condition pelvic organ prolapse, its causes, symptoms, and treatments, and the impact of POP to women’s sexuality. This book dissects the path women walk from recognition and diagnosis of POP through the surgical and nonsurgical treatment options they need to choose between to find optimal pelvic floor health.  

PROLAPSE REPAIR CYSTOCELE, RECTOCELE, ENTEROCELE AND THE DA VACINCI ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEMBy Lennox Hoyte, MD

Written in straightforward, easy to understand language with photographs and drawings, this book explains the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and potential outcomes for pelvic organ prolapse. After reading Prolapse Repair you will understand what prolapse is and will be able to understand the difference between types of prolapse; you will also learn how to determine if your symptoms are related to prolapse, the different ways that prolapse can be treated, both surgically and without surgery, along with the “pros and cons” of each approach. Skilled in transvaginal, abdominal, and robotic methods of prolapse repair, Dr. Hoyte explains why he believes the robotic approach is one of the best available methods for treating prolapse.

 Myofascial StretchingBy Jill Stedronsky, MS, OTR & Brenda Pardy, OTR 

Myofascial Strechging is a book written about self-help aspects of the John Barnes method of myofascial release therapy that patients can utilize on their own to supplement treatments with a therapist or to self-treat. Fascia (connective tissue) can restrict and pull the body out of alignment, causing pain and dysfunction including pelvic floor issues. This book describes techniques to help patients release their own fascia, restoring normal tissue length and optimal health to the body. Myofascial Release and self-treatment of the fascial system can be very beneficial for women suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction and post-surgical scarring.

   Hold It SisterBy Mary O'Dwyer Women's Health PT

An updated and comprehensive follow-up to My Pelvic Flaw, this book is full of practical advice, case studies and up-to-date research.  Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Mary O’Dwyer provides information and solutions to help women control their pelvic floor and prevent or overcome common problems. 

Hold It MamaBy Mary O'Dwyer, Women's Health PT

Professional guidance to help you through your pregnancy and birth with specific information on preparation and recovery of your core and pelvic floor muscles, Hold It Mama delivers information on the specific needs of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Mary O’Dwyer brings her knowledge of women’s health to mothers pre and post partum.

   Pelvic Floor Recovery 

   By Sue Croft Physiotherapist

Pelvic Floor Recovery is a valuable adjunct to all women undergoing surgical repair of prolapse. With tips regarding pre-operative preparation plus early and late post-operative periods, Ms. Croft guides women through pelvic muscle training, bladder and bowel management, pre and post physio routines, and sexual function. Multiple function diaries included.