Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) occurs when the pelvic muscles and connective tissues weaken. The uterus can then collapse, sometimes causing the descent of other organs.
Repeated pregnancies, followed by deliveries without medical assistance and hard work in the fields without post-partum rest, significantly contribute to the prevalence of POP among rural women in Nepal. According to a study by the United Nations Population Fund, among those affected, 82% find it difficult to sit, 79% to walk and 89% to lift heavy loads.
In most cases, POP can be prevented. But, because of shame and ignorance, most Nepalese mothers suffer in silence.
(Reproduced from http://karuna-shechen.org/non-classe-en/addressing-nepals-silent-tragedy/ )