Table 1 Reasons for not seeking medical advice. % represents the percentage of women among the 69 women who did not seek medical advice. Some women might have reported more than one reason
Reason for not seeking a medical advice | No (%) |
|---|---|
Embarrassment to see a medical doctor of any gender | 35 (51%) |
Belief that POP is normal among women especially older women | 35 (51%) |
Hope for spontaneous resolution of the POP | 33 (48%) |
Embarrassment to see male doctor | 23 (33%) |
Unawareness of the existence of medical treatment | 21 (30%) |