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What is Pelvic Prolapse?
Pelvic
Prolapse is another term used for "pelvic organ prolapse."
Pelvic prolapse is a very common condition, particularly among older women. It's
estimated that half of women who have children will experience some form of
Pelvic Organ Prolapse in later life. Many women, particularly because they may
no longer be sexually active, and fail to continue receiving their annual pelvic
exams, don't seek help from their doctor. Therefore, the actual number of women
affected by Pelvic Organ Prolapse is unknown.
Pelvic Prolapse may also be called; genital prolapse, pelvic relaxation, uterine
prolapse, uterovaginal prolapse, pelvic floor disorder, urogenital prolapse or
vaginal wall prolapse.
What is the "Vaginal Vault" and "Vaginal Vault Prolapse"?
What is Vaginal Vault Suspension?
Vaginal Vault Suspension is a surgical procedure that provides support for the apex/vault of the vagina to various pelvic structures.
What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
Pelvic
Organ Prolapse is a very common condition, particularly among older women.
It's estimated that half of women who have children will experience some form of
Pelvic Organ Prolapse in later life. Many women, particularly because they may
no longer be sexually active, and fail to continue receiving their annual pelvic
exams, don't seek help from their doctor. Therefore, the actual number of women
affected by Pelvic Organ Prolapse is unknown.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse may also be called; genital prolapse, pelvic relaxation,
pelvic prolapse, uterine prolapse, uterovaginal prolapse, pelvic floor disorder,
urogenital prolapse or vaginal wall prolapse.
A
Prolapsed Uterus refers to a
collapsed uterus, or descended uterus, or other change in the position of the
uterus in relation to the surrounding structures within the pelvis. The pelvis
contains many soft tissue structures vital to normal body functions, supported
primarily by the diaphragms, layers of muscles, fibrous coverings called
fasciae, and various ligaments and tendons. These soft tissues of the pelvis
derive their ultimate support from the bony pelvis.
A Prolapsed Uterus
may be one of three types, depending on the severity:
First-degree prolapse occurs when the uterus sags downward into the upper
vagina.
Second-degree prolapse occurs when the cervix is at or near the outside of
the
vagina.
Third-degree prolapse (sometimes referred to as total prolapse) occurs when
the entire uterus extends outside the vagina.
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