Picture of vaginal prolapse

Vaginal prolapse is a condition in which the vagina or structures near it begin to prolapse, or fall out of normal position. Symptoms of a prolapsed vagina are painful intercourse, recurrent urinary tract infections, and a mass at the vaginal opening. For instance, if the small bowel has prolapse a women may have lower back and abdominal pain. The biggest risk for developing a vaginal prolapse is having a vaginal. This weakening allows the uterus, urethra, bladder, or rectum to droop down into the vagina.

As for specifics about what prolapse looks like, please note that for all women there will be “texture” on the inside of the vaginal canal.

You should note wrinkled or “ridged” looking reddish-pinkish tissues (this is called vaginal rugae). A posterior vaginal wall prolapse occurs when the thin wall of tissue that separates the rectum from the vagina weakens, allowing the vaginal wall to bulge. Posterior vaginal prolapse is also called a rectocele (REK-toe-seel). Childbirth and other processes that put pressure on pelvic tissues can lead to posterior vaginal prolapse.

They’re named after where they happen in your body and what organs are involved. There are a few different types of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). In severe cases, the bulge can protrude outside the vagina.

It can occur with uterine prolapse (shown here). Pelvic organ prolapse also can occur in women who have had a hysterectomy (an operation to remove the uterus).

A uternine descensus is characterized by different stages. Early stages are mil while final stages also include a weakening of the front and back vaginal walls. In women, the condition usually occurs when the pelvic floor collapses after gynecological cancer treatment, childbirth or heavy lifting.

What are the stages of vaginal prolapse? How can vaginal prolapse be treated? What should you know about pelvic organ prolapse?

In vaginal prolapse the vagina stretches or expands to protrude on other organs and structures. Cleveland Clinic urologists are developing new minimally invasive laparoscopic surgical techniques to repair this condition. A vaginal pessary is a soft, removable device that goes in your vagina. It supports areas that are affected by pelvic organ prolapse (POP). This happens when the bladder, rectum, or uterus drops or.

Many cases of vaginal prolapse occur following menopause. They are linked to the decreased estrogen that is present post-menopause, as a decreased estrogen level correlates to a weakening of the vaginal area and the surrounding muscles and ligaments. Normally, there are muscles and ligaments in the pelvic floor that support the organs of the pelvis. Causes of Prolapse after Hysterectomy. When the pelvic muscles become weak, gravity takes hold and the organs fall through the weakest spot, which, in this case, is the vagina.

It mainly affects the female reproductive tract and rectum of the large intestine. A bowel prolapse (large intestine) is more correctly known as a rectal prolapse. It is more likely to occur in older people and out of people with a rectal prolapse are women.

It is supported by muscles and ligaments. The uterus may slip down the vaginal canal and even extend outside the vaginal orifice. Uterine prolapse happens if this supporting structure is weakened.

When the uterus falls down, it may also pull the other nearby organs like vaginal walls, bladder, and rectum. It can be the womb (uterus), bowel, bladder or top of the vagina. A prolapse is not life threatening, but it can cause pain and discomfort.