Vaginal Prolapse
Definition
Incidence
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Treatment
hysterectomy
kegel exercises
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Vaginal Prolapse Treatment
Treatment for vaginal prolapse may include:
Kegel exercises
Weight loss
if you are
overweight
.
Vaginal pessaries:
Devices that are inserted into the vagina to help support a
prolapsed uterus
Vaginal suspension surgery:
The front of the vaginal wall is attached to pelvic ligaments or bone, in order to support the vagina
Hysterectomy
for vaginal prolapse:
Laparoscopic
hysterectomy
Vaginal hysterectomy
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Vaginal Prolapse Treatment: Hysterectomy
Related Conditions
Cystocele
Pelvic relaxation
Rectocele
Uterine prolapse
UTI Checkup
Urinary frequency
Urinary incontinence
Vaginal pain
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Last Updated: Aug 21, 2008
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Vaginal Prolapse References:
Brubaker L. Controversies and uncertainties: abdominal versus vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Mar;192(3):690-3.
Digesu GA, Chaliha C, Salvatore S, Hutchings A, Khullar V. The relationship of vaginal prolapse severity to symptoms and quality of life. BJOG. 2005 Jul;112(7):971-6.
Ginsberg DA. Vaginal vault prolapse: evaluation and repair. Curr Urol Rep. 2003 Oct;4(5):404-8.
