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Uterine Hernia

Health Encyclopedia: Uterine Prolapse

Alternative Names

Pelvic relaxation; Pelvic floor hernia


Prevention

Prenatal and postpartum Kegel exercises (tightening of the pelvic floor musculature as if trying to interrupt urine flow) help to strengthen the muscles and reduces the risk.

How an episiotomy and other obstetric procedures affect the later development of uterine prolapse is unclear. Estrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women tends to help maintain muscle tone.


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Health Guide

Uterine prolapse
...Alternative Names Pelvic relaxation; Pelvic floor hernia Treatment Uterine prolapse can be treated with a vaginal pessary or surgery. A vaginal pessary is an... Read more »
Uterine prolapse
Uterine prolapse is falling or sliding of the uterus from its normal position in the pelvic cavity into the vaginal canal. Alternative Names Pelvic relaxation;... Read more »
Uterine prolapse
Pelvic relaxation; Pelvic floor hernia Symptoms Sensation of heaviness or pulling in the pelvis A feeling as if "sitting on a small... Read more »
Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Resources
www.asrm.com -- American Society for Reproductive Medicinewww.acog.com -- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologistswww.sirweb.org -- Society of Interventional Radiologywww.nuff.org... Read more »
Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: References
ReferencesGallicchio L, Whiteman MK, Tomic D, Miller KP, Langenberg P, Flaws JA. Type of menopause, patterns of hormone therapy use, and hot flashes. Fertil Steril. 2006;85(5):1432-1440.Goodwin SC,... Read more »

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