From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vaginal prolapse
Classification & external resources
| ICD-10 |
N81 |
Vaginal prolapse is characterized by a portion of the vaginal canal protruding from the opening of the vagina.
[edit] 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)
[edit] 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
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
