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Peritoneum

The peritoneum lines the abdominal cavity, supporting the organs in the abdomen and helping to protect them from infection. The inside surface of the peritoneum produces fluid (peritoneal fluid) that allows the organs in the abdomen to slide against the peritoneum and each other.

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What Happens If Pelvic Organ Prolapse Is Untreated?

Pelvic organ prolapse is not a hot topic among the ladies that lunch, or among those that don’t, but maybe it should be.

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