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Symptoms Of Prolapse Of Uterus
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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Risk Factors for Prolapse
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Uterine And Bladder Prolapse
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? The uterus and the bladder are held in their normal positions just above the inside end of the vagina by a "hammock" made up... 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 »
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 »
Rectal prolapse
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The main symptom is a reddish-colored mass that sticks out from the opening of the anus, especially following a bowel movement. The lining of the... Read more »
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
The mitral valve controls the flow of blood into the left ventricle. Normally, when the left ventricle contracts the mitral valve closes and the... Read more »
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