Uterus Prolapse
Health Encyclopedia: 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; Pelvic floor hernia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The uterus is normally supported by pelvic connective tissue and the pubococcygeus muscle, and held in position by special ligaments. Weakening of these tissues allows the uterus to descend into the vaginal canal. Tissue trauma ...
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Expert & Community Posts
Incontinence and Women's Sexual Health
By Amy Hendel , Health ExpertSurvey women and this complaint seems to be a "top ten." In fact, recent investigations reveal... Read more »
Risk Factors for Prolapse
By Nancy Muller , Health ExpertProlapse in women has been associated with many factors. Studies have implicated pregnancy, aging,... Read more »
The Year of the Pelvis: Women, Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), and Pelvic Prolapse
By Jasmine Schmidt , Health ExpertA family member called me this week regarding a friend who was having a painful pressure... Read more »
Getting Educated About Prolapse
By Nancy Muller , Health ExpertBefore entering the world of pelvic floor functionality, I had never really thought about pelvic... Read more »
Endometriosis Hits Dancing With the Stars
By Amy Hendel , Health ExpertThe 2-time "Dancing with the Stars" champion, Julianne Hough, has been diagnosed with... Read more »
Health Guide
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 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
...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... Read more »Highlights
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