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Uterine prolapse is a form of pelvic organ prolapse in which the uterus and a portion of the upper vagina protrude into the vaginal canal and, in severe cases, through the opening of the vagina. [4] It is most often caused by injury or damage to structures that hold the uterus in place within the pelvic cavity. [ 2 ]
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is characterized by descent of pelvic organs from their normal positions into the vagina. In women, the condition usually occurs when the pelvic floor collapses after gynecological cancer treatment, childbirth or heavy lifting. [ 2 ]
Minor prolapse can be treated with exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles (pelvic physiotherapy); more serious prolapse, e.g., complete procidentia, requires pessary use or reconstructive surgical treatment. Reconstructive pelvic prolapse surgery may be done without resorting to complete hysterectomy by hysteropexy, [2] the ...
Uterine prolapse is a common condition, but it’s sometimes missed by women and their doctors. Dr. Karyn Eilber, a urologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and co-founder of Glissant Intimate ...
Procidentia is a severe prolapse, the falling down of an organ from its normal anatomical position, usually referring to uterine prolapse. [1] [2] See also
Sacrohysteropexy is a surgical procedure to correct uterine prolapse. It involves a resuspension of the prolapsed uterus using a strip of synthetic mesh to lift the uterus and hold it in place. It allows for normal sexual function and preserves childbearing function. [1]
Multiple gynecological or rectal surgeries can also lead to weakening of the pelvic floor. [2] Births that involve babies over nine pounds in weight, or rapid births can contribute to the development of rectocele. [medical citation needed] A hysterectomy or other pelvic surgery can be a cause, [4] as can chronic constipation and straining to ...
Image credits: Ludwig_Vista2 #7. Endometriosis (tissue from the womb) is not cancer. But it can send out cells that spread through your internal organs and grow, stick your guts together or block ...