ISSN 0300-9092 (Print)
ISSN 2412-5679 (Online)

Pelvic organ prolapse during pregnancy

Idrisova M.A., Esedova A.E., Saidova R.R., Shikhkerimov T.R., Gadzhimuradov Z.E., Gadzhieva A.K., Magomedova R.B.

1) Dagestan State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, Makhachkala, Russia; 2) Makhachkala Maternity Hospital No. 1, Makhachkala, Russia

Background: Pelvic organ prolapse is a pathology that can lead to a decrease in a woman’s quality of life regardless of age. This condition usually occurs in elderly patients, but special attention in the world practice is paid to pelvic organ prolapse in women of reproductive age, namely in pregnant women. The presented clinical observation demonstrates a case of pelvic organ prolapse caused by pregnancy, and also contains the analysis of pregnancy management in the hospital setting.
Case report: The article describes the characteristics of pregnancy in women with pelvic organ prolapse. Based on these observations, it is possible to assess the woman’s condition during labor and to determine the most suitable mode of delivery for her.
Conclusion: The increased attention of the obstetrician-gynecologist to the complaints of patients and a thorough examination of the symptoms characteristic of the condition play an important role in diagnosing the disease before a patient’s admission to the hospital. Consequently, the accumulated clinical experience and the choice of medical tactics with a high level of evidence will ensure the successful course and outcome of pregnancy in such patients.

Authors’ contributions: Esedova A.E. – editing the article; Idrisova M.A. – collecting and processing the material, editing the article; Saidova R.R. – collecting and processing the material, writing the text; Gadzhieva A.K. – examination of the patient, interpretation of the obtained data; Shikhkerimov T.R. – developing the concept and design of the study, writing the text, editing the article; Gadzhimuradov Z.E. – developing the concept and design of the study, writing the text; Magomedova R.B. – providing the material.
Conflicts of interest: Authors declare lack of the possible conflicts of interest.
Funding: The study was conducted without sponsorship.
Patient Consent for Publication: The patient signed an informed consent for the publication of her data and images.
For citation: Idrisova M.A., Esedova A.E., Saidova R.R., Shikhkerimov T.R., Gadzhimuradov Z.E., 
Gadzhieva A.K., Magomedova R.B. Pelvic organ prolapse during pregnancy.
Akusherstvo i Ginekologiya/Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2025; (12): 178-182 (in Russian)
https://dx.doi.org/10.18565/aig.2025.48

Keywords

pelvic organ prolapse
vaginal wall prolapse
cervical prolapse

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Received 26.02.2025

Accepted 18.06.2025

About the Authors

Muminat A. Idrisova, PhD, Associate Professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Pediatric, Dental and Preventive Medicine Faculties, Dagestan State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, 1 Lenin Square, Makhachkala, 367000, Russia, muminat.idrisova.88@mail.ru, https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3251-5418
Asiyat E. Esedova, Dr. Med. Sci., Professor, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Pediatric, Dental and Preventive Medicine Faculties, Dagestan State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, 1 Lenin Square, Makhachkala, 367000, Russia, asiyat.esedovna@mail.ru, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9311-1791
Raziyat R. Saidova, 6th year student at the Faculty of Pediatrics, Dagestan State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, 1 Lenin Square, Makhachkala,
367000, Russia, sraziyat2001@mail.ru, https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8479-3008
Timur R. Shikhkerimov, 6th year student at the Faculty of Pediatrics, Dagestan State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, 1 Lenin Square,
Makhachkala, 367000, Russia, +7(967)394-15-75, yandex.timur@mail.ru, https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9165-6296
Zaur E. Gadzhimuradov, 6th year student at the Faculty of Pediatrics, Dagestan State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, 1 Lenin Square,
Makhachkala, 367000, Russia, dr.gadzhimuradov@yandex.ru, https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5887-6020
Aybat K. Gadzhieva, 6th year student at the Faculty of Pediatrics, Dagestan State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, 1 Lenin Square,
Makhachkala, 367000, Russia, aybat.gadzhiyeva@bk.ru, https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1570-9203
Raizanat B. Magomedova, Head of the Obstetric Department of Pathology of Pregnant Women, Makhachkala Maternity Hospital No. 1,
54 Batyraya str., Makhachkala, 367000, Russia, rai301181@mail.ru, https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8385-8657
Corresponding author: Timur R. Shikhkerimov, yandex.timur@mail.ru

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