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Uterus Prolapse
Prolapse refers to a collapse, descent, or other change in the position of the uterus in relation to surrounding structures in the pelvis.
The pelvis contains many soft tissue structures vital to normal body functions, supported primarily by the diaphragms, layers of muscles, fibrous coverings called fasciae, and various ligaments and tendons. These soft tissues of the pelvis derive their ultimate support from the bony pelvis.
Prolapse of the uterus may be one of three types, depending on...
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Uterine prolapse
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Uterine prolapse is falling or sliding of the uterus from its normal position in the pelvic cavity into the vaginal canal. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Uterine And Bladder Prolapse
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional Prolapse of the pelvic organs is generally a nonthreatening problem. You should contact your physician for an evaluation... Read more »
Vaginal Prolapse
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Vaginal prolapse implies that the vagina is stretched so that its front wall bulges (a cystocele) or its back wall bulges (a rectocele) when a woman... Read more »
Retroversion of the uterus
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Retroversion of the uterus occurs when a woman's uterus (womb) tilts backward rather than forward. It is commonly called a "tipped uterus." ... Read more »
Rectal prolapse
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Rectal prolapse occurs when the tissue that lines the rectum falls down into or sticks through the anal opening. Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »
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