Uterine Prolapse

Uterine prolapse ("dropped uterus") is a condition in which a woman's uterus (womb) sags or slips out of its normal position. The uterus may slip enough that it drops partially into the vagina (the birth canal), creating a perceptible lump or bulge. This is called incomplete prolapse. In a more severe case-known as complete prolapse-the uterus slips to such a degree that some of the tissue drops outside of the vagina.

Vaginal prolapse, also known as vaginal vault prolapse, involves the collapse of the vagina that can occur after a hysterectomy, and is co-incidental with uterine prolapse. This article covers both of these related conditions. Uterine and vaginal prolapse are considered specific types of a more general medical category, known as pelvic support defect or pelvic organ prolapse.

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