Abstract
Objective
Presentation of a device used by three elderly women with prolapse in eastern part
of Turkey.
Method
Information about device is obtained by face to face interview technique. Microbiologic
examination of the device and vaginal cultures were performed.
Results
Three women with genital polapse using an ancient device were found incidentally and
information about device, their knowledge about genital prolapse, and solutions were
obtained.
Conclusion
By the help of related media and women health organizations the women especially who
live in rural area should be educated about reproductive health care and if necessary
health policies revisions should be considered.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: July 11, 2006
Accepted:
June 8,
2006
Received in revised form:
June 5,
2006
Received:
July 4,
2005
Identification
Copyright
© 2006 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
