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{{SK}} Female genital prolapse | {{SK}} Female genital prolapse | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Vaginal prolapse is characterized by a portion of the [[vaginal canal]] protruding from the opening of the [[vagina]]. The condition usually occurs when the pelvic floor collapses as a result of childbirth and is inherent among tall Caucasian women. | |||
=== Types of vaginal prolapse === | === Types of vaginal prolapse === | ||
* [[ | * [[Cystocele]] (bladder into vagina) | ||
* [[ | * [[Enterocele]] (small intestine into vagina) | ||
* [[ | * [[Rectocele]] (rectum into vagina) | ||
* [[ | * [[Urethrocele]] (urethra into vagina) | ||
* | * Uterine prolapse (uterus into vagina) | ||
* [[ | * [[Vaginal vault prolapse]] (roof of vagina, after [[hysterectomy]]) | ||
=== Therapy === | === Therapy === | ||
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* With [[surgery]]. A new minimally invasive surgical procedure is effective in restoring a woman's anatomy to the condition it was before childbirth with a recovery time of only 2 weeks. It is performed vaginally using a laparoscope and surgical mesh to repair the cystocele and rectocele and a laser to tighten the vaginal canal creating a natural support for the uterus. | * With [[surgery]]. A new minimally invasive surgical procedure is effective in restoring a woman's anatomy to the condition it was before childbirth with a recovery time of only 2 weeks. It is performed vaginally using a laparoscope and surgical mesh to repair the cystocele and rectocele and a laser to tighten the vaginal canal creating a natural support for the uterus. | ||
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* [[prolapse]] | * [[prolapse]] | ||
==External | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.pelvicfloordigest.org/2005/prolapse_gynecology.html Selected abstracts from recent medical literature on vaginal and uterine prolapse] | * [http://www.pelvicfloordigest.org/2005/prolapse_gynecology.html Selected abstracts from recent medical literature on vaginal and uterine prolapse] | ||
{{disease-stub}} | {{disease-stub}} | ||
{{Diseases of the pelvis, genitals and breasts}} | {{Diseases of the pelvis, genitals and breasts}} | ||
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[[Category:Gynaecology]] | [[Category:Gynaecology]] | ||
[[Category:Primary care]] | [[Category:Primary care]] | ||
[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Female genital prolapse
Overview
Vaginal prolapse is characterized by a portion of the vaginal canal protruding from the opening of the vagina. The condition usually occurs when the pelvic floor collapses as a result of childbirth and is inherent among tall Caucasian women.
Types of vaginal prolapse
- Cystocele (bladder into vagina)
- Enterocele (small intestine into vagina)
- Rectocele (rectum into vagina)
- Urethrocele (urethra into vagina)
- Uterine prolapse (uterus into vagina)
- Vaginal vault prolapse (roof of vagina, after hysterectomy)
Therapy
Vaginal prolapses must be treated according to the severity of symptoms. They can be treated:
- With conservative measures (changes in diet and fitness, Kegel exercises, etc.)
- With a pessary, to provide support to the weakened vaginal walls
- With surgery. A new minimally invasive surgical procedure is effective in restoring a woman's anatomy to the condition it was before childbirth with a recovery time of only 2 weeks. It is performed vaginally using a laparoscope and surgical mesh to repair the cystocele and rectocele and a laser to tighten the vaginal canal creating a natural support for the uterus.
Related Chapter
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