PosteriorVaginaRectoceleVaginal wall prolapseHysterectomyDegree of prolapseAnteriorSymptomaticUterine prolapseVaultTransvaginalUterusSacralUrinaryRectumClinicallyOccursPelvic organs from their normalUrethraMultiple defectsSeverity of symptomsSymptomsSevereSurgerySurgicalHerniationConnectiveCystourethroceleAbdominalGynecologyMildDiagnosisExtentTechniqueTreatmentWomenSystemConditionCommonExact
Posterior7
- Pelvic organ prolapse refers to the symptomatic descent of at least two parts of the vaginal wall-the anterior/posterior walls and the apex. (medscape.com)
- Anterior wall Upper 2/3 cystocele Lower 1/3 urethrocele Posterior wall Upper 1/3 enterocele Middle 1/3 rectocele Lower 1/3 deficient perineum Uterine prolapse Grade 0 Normal position Grade 1 descent into vagina not reaching introitus Grade 2 descent up to the introitus Grade 3 descent outside the introitus Grade 4 Procidentia Vaginal prolapses are treated according to the severity of symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
- Transvaginal repair seems to be more effective than transanal repair in posterior wall prolapse, but adverse effects cannot be excluded. (wikipedia.org)
- The pelvic structures that may be involved include the uterus ( uterine prolapse ) or vaginal apex (apical vaginal prolapse), anterior vagina (cystocele), or posterior vagina ( rectocele ). (medscape.com)
- In such cases of pelvic relaxation, multiple defects are associated in the anterior, lateral, posterior, and apical compartments. (medscape.com)
- Posterior vaginal prolapse (rectocele) - occurs when the wall separating the rectum from the vagina weakens, which causes the rectum to bulge into the vagina. (outsourcestrategies.com)
- Subject has been diagnosed with one or more clinically significant anterior, apical, or posterior genital prolapse disorder(s)(symptomatic POP-Q stage II or higher) requiring surgical repair. (clincosm.com)
Vagina13
- Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is characterized by descent of pelvic organs from their normal positions into the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
- For surgical treatment of apical vaginal prolapse, going through the abdomen (sacral colpopexy) may have better outcomes than a surgical approach that goes through the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
- Pelvic organ prolapse is a defect of a specific vaginal segment characterized by descent of the vagina and associated pelvic organ. (medscape.com)
- Without adequate medical treatment or surgery, these structures may eventually prolapse farther and farther into the vagina or even through the vaginal opening. (outsourcestrategies.com)
- Anterior vaginal prolapse (cystocele or urethrocele) - occurs when the bladder falls down into the vagina. (outsourcestrategies.com)
- Uterine prolapse - occurs when the uterus droops down into the vagina. (outsourcestrategies.com)
- Apical prolapse (vaginal vault prolapse) - occurs when the cervix or upper part of the vagina falls down into the vagina. (outsourcestrategies.com)
- Gynecologistsmay examine in detail each section of the vagina separately to determine the type and extent of the prolapse, in order to decide the most appropriate type of treatment. (outsourcestrategies.com)
- There are a number of different types of prolapse that can occur in a woman's pelvic area and these are divided into three categories according to the part of the vagina they affect: front wall, back wall or top of the vagina. (riachisurgery.com)
- When the bladder prolapses, it falls towards the vagina and creates a large bulge in the front vaginal wall. (riachisurgery.com)
- Urethrocele (prolapse of the urethra)When the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder) slips out of place, it also pushes against the front of the vaginal wall, but lower down, near the opening of the vagina. (riachisurgery.com)
- Uterine prolapse is when the womb drops down into the vagina. (riachisurgery.com)
- It is a female cosmetic genital surgery done to improve the physical appearance of the vagina or labia. (drmayurigynecology.com)
Rectocele2
- Injury incurred to fascia membranes and other connective structures can result in cystocele, rectocele or both. (wikipedia.org)
- This often occurs at the same time as a rectocele or uterine prolapse (see below). (riachisurgery.com)
Vaginal wall prolapse1
- Prolapse may also be called uterine prolapse, genital prolapse, uterovaginal prolapse, pelvic relaxation, pelvic floor dysfunction, urogenital prolapse or vaginal wall prolapse. (riachisurgery.com)
Hysterectomy3
- Prolapse of these components of the wall can trigger subsequent prolapse of the cervix and/or uterus-or the vaginal cuff following hysterectomy . (medscape.com)
- The first successful vaginal hysterectomy for the cure of uterine prolapse was self-performed by a peasant woman named Faith Raworth, as described by Willouby in 1670. (medscape.com)
- Vault prolapse occurs in about 15% of women who have had a hysterectomy for uterine prolapse, and in about 1% of women who have had a hysterectomy for other reasons. (riachisurgery.com)
Degree of prolapse1
- The Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POPQ) system and the Baden-Walker system are two systems that can be used to evaluate the degree of prolapse. (medscape.com)
Anterior1
- Evidence does not support the use of transvaginal surgical mesh compared with native tissue repair for anterior compartment prolapse owing to increased morbidity. (wikipedia.org)
Symptomatic1
- The recommended management strategy for severe symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse for patients who failed or refused a trial of pessary management is surgery. (medscape.com)
Uterine prolapse3
- She was so debilitated by uterine prolapse that she pulled down on the cervix and slashed off the prolapse with a sharp knife. (medscape.com)
- This is the most severe form of uterine prolapse and is also called procidentia. (riachisurgery.com)
- In the past, the grading system for uterine prolapse (1, 2, 3) was also used for other types of prolapse. (riachisurgery.com)
Vault1
- A graft is used to support the vaginal wall and suspend the apical vault to the sacral promontory. (medscape.com)
Transvaginal1
- Compared to native tissue repair, transvaginal permanent mesh likely reduces both the perception of vaginal prolapse sensation, and the risk of recurrent prolapse and of having repeat surgery for prolapse. (wikipedia.org)
Uterus1
- In 98 CE, Soranus of Rome first described the removal of the prolapsed uterus when it became black. (medscape.com)
Sacral2
- Sacrocolpopexy (sacral colpopexy) is a surgical technique for repairing pelvic organ prolapse. (medscape.com)
- Prolapse may potentially result from pelvic tumors, sacral nerve disorders, and diabetic neuropathy. (medscape.com)
Urinary6
- Surgery (for example native tissue repair, biological graft repair, absorbable and non-absorbable mesh repair, colpopexy, or colpocleisis) is used to treat symptoms such as bowel or urinary problems, pain, or a prolapse sensation. (wikipedia.org)
- When operating a pelvic organ prolapse, introducing a mid-urethral sling during or after surgery seems to reduce stress urinary incontinence. (wikipedia.org)
- Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary incontinence (UI) are common conditions affecting many adult women today. (medscape.com)
- A study by Handa et al suggests that vaginal birth and operative vaginal birth increase an individual's risk for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse 5-10 years after delivery when compared with cesarean delivery without labor. (medscape.com)
- As many women with vaginal prolapse also experience urinary incontinence, several other tests like bladder function tests, Q-tip test and pelvic floor strength test can further evaluate the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor. (outsourcestrategies.com)
- It also helps in treating vaginal laxity, urinary incontinence, and mild pelvic organ prolapse. (drmayurigynecology.com)
Rectum1
- It is different from a rectal prolapse (when the rectum falls out of the anus). (riachisurgery.com)
Clinically1
- however, most prolapses are not clinically bothersome without specific pelvic symptoms, and they may not require an intervention. (medscape.com)
Occurs4
- Genital prolapse occurs in about 316 million women worldwide as of 2010 (9.3% of all females). (wikipedia.org)
- Vaginal prolapse is a condition which occurs when the network of muscles that support the organs in a woman's pelvis gets weakened or fall out of their normal positions. (outsourcestrategies.com)
- Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic floor muscles become weak or damaged and can no longer support the pelvic organs. (riachisurgery.com)
- A number of different factors contribute to the weakening of pelvic muscles over time, but the two most significant factors are thought to be pregnancy and ageing.Pregnancy & childbirth Pregnancy is believed to be the main cause of pelvic organ prolapse - whether the prolapse occurs immediately after pregnancy or 30 years later. (riachisurgery.com)
Pelvic organs from their normal1
- Pelvic organ prolapse is the abnormal descent or herniation of the pelvic organs from their normal attachment sites or their normal position in the pelvis. (medscape.com)
Urethra1
- It's common for both the bladder and the urethra (see below) to prolapse together. (riachisurgery.com)
Multiple defects1
- [ 5 ] A thorough evaluation and definition of all support defects is of critical importance because most women with pelvic organ prolapse have multiple defects. (medscape.com)
Severity of symptoms1
- The specific treatment approach is chosen in accordance with the type and degree of pelvic organ prolapse, as well as the severity of symptoms. (medscape.com)
Symptoms7
- Symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse have been defined in a joint report from the International Urogynecological Association and International Continence Society as "a departure from normal sensation, structure, or function, experienced by the woman in reference to the position of her pelvic organs. (medscape.com)
- Although signs of pelvic organ prolapse are frequently observed, the condition seldom causes symptoms. (medscape.com)
- Generally, women do not experience any specific symptoms from vaginal prolapse. (outsourcestrategies.com)
- However, in extreme cases, they may experience symptoms that may depend on the type of vaginal prolapse that has occurred. (outsourcestrategies.com)
- In most cases, the more advanced the prolapse, the more severe will be the associated symptoms. (outsourcestrategies.com)
- Read on to learn about the different types of prolapse that can occur, and find information about causes, diagnosis, treatment options and prevention as well as what you can do to help ease your symptoms. (riachisurgery.com)
- In a 1999 study of Swedish women aged 20-59 years, Samuelsson and colleagues found that, although signs of pelvic organ prolapse are frequently observed, the condition seldom causes symptoms. (medscape.com)
Severe3
- In the most severe case (complete pelvic organ prolapse), the pelvic organ protrudes completely through the genital hiatus. (medscape.com)
- Describing the severity of a prolapseMost women, and their doctors, describe the severity of a prolapse simply as mild, moderate or severe. (riachisurgery.com)
- Stage IV is severe prolapse. (riachisurgery.com)
Surgery1
- Nonsurgical (conservative) management of pelvic organ prolapse should be attempted before surgery is contemplated. (medscape.com)
Surgical2
- From the early 1800s through the turn of the century, various surgical approaches have been described to correct pelvic organ prolapse. (medscape.com)
- Investigator determines subject is not a candidate for surgical repair of her genital prolapse. (clincosm.com)
Herniation1
- Similar to abdominal hernias, pelvic organ prolapse can be considered a herniation of either pelvic or abdominal contents through a structural weakness in the pelvic floor. (medscape.com)
Connective2
- Other risk factors of vaginal prolapse include advanced age, abnormalities of the connective tissue, obesity, smoking, dysfunction of the nerves and tissues, and strenuous physical activity. (outsourcestrategies.com)
- Certain rare abnormalities in connective tissue (collagen), such as Marfan disease, have also been linked to genitourinary prolapse. (medscape.com)
Cystourethrocele1
- This is called a cystourethrocele and is the most common type of prolapse in women. (riachisurgery.com)
Abdominal1
- Other medical conditions that may result in prolapse are those associated with increases in intra-abdominal pressure (eg, obesity, chronic pulmonary disease, smoking, constipation). (medscape.com)
Gynecology1
- Pelvic prolapse is one of the most frequent pathology in Gynecology. (clincosm.com)
Mild1
- Stage I is mild prolapse. (riachisurgery.com)
Diagnosis1
- Diagnosis of vaginal prolapse begins with a detailed pelvic examination. (outsourcestrategies.com)
Extent1
- There is, however, a grading system that uses numbers to describe the extent of a prolapse. (riachisurgery.com)
Technique1
- The correction of the prolapse can be made by this new technique. (clincosm.com)
Treatment1
- The use of Elevate (American Systems trade mark) meshes for the treatment of pelvic prolapse. (clincosm.com)
Women3
- It's estimated that half of women who have children will experience some form of prolapse in later life, but because many women don't seek help from their doctor the actual number of women affected by prolapse is unknown. (riachisurgery.com)
- At this stage many women may not be aware they have a prolapse. (riachisurgery.com)
- Therefore, multiparous women are at particular risk for pelvic organ prolapse. (medscape.com)
System4
- The image below illustrates the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification staging system. (medscape.com)
- Prolapse staging according to the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification staging system. (medscape.com)
- Various parts of this support system may eventually weaken or break, causing a common condition called vaginal prolapse. (outsourcestrategies.com)
- This wasn't technically accurate, and a new, more precise classification system has recently been developed.The new grading system uses a series of measurements and is fairly complicated, but generally categorizes the severity of prolapse into stages I, II, III or IV. (riachisurgery.com)
Condition1
- While prolapse is not considered a life threatening condition it may cause a great deal of discomfort and distress. (riachisurgery.com)
Common1
- It is the second most common type of prolapse and is classified into three grades depending on how far the womb has fallen. (riachisurgery.com)
Exact1
- The exact prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse is difficult to determine. (medscape.com)