Presentation of a device used by elderly women with prolapse in eastern part of Turkey.
OBJECTIVE
Presentation of a device used by three elderly women with prolapse in eastern part of Turkey.


METHODS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
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.
Rahman
Suheyla
S
Firat University, Vocational School of Health Services, Elazig, Turkey. rahman35@hotmail.com
Acik
Yasemin
Y
Toraman
Zulal Asci
ZA
Celik
Aygen
A
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D012424:Rural Population; D012648:Self Care; D014421:Turkey; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000628:therapy*