The relationship between mode of delivery and pelvic organ prolapse in women: A cross-sectional study

Introduction: Pelvic organs prolapse is one of the most common disorders in women. There are conflicting studies on the relationship between mode of delivery and pelvic organ prolapse. Therefore, this study was performed with aim to determine the relationship between mode of delivery and pelvic organ prolapse in women. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 250 women referring to the health-treatment centers in Mashhad. Data collection tools included the researcher-made questionnaire (demographic and midwifery information and the form of recording observations and examinations). The necessary examinations were performed to determine the prolapse of pelvic organs as well as its severity and type. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 16) and Mann-Whitney, Chi-square and Spearman correlation coefficient tests. P