Vaginal Prolapse

This condition refers to the bulging or herniation of one or more pelvic organs into or out of the vagina. The pelvic organs consist of the uterus, vagina, bowel and bladder. Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the muscles, ligaments and fascia (a network of supporting tissue) that hold these organs in their correct positions become weakened.

Symptoms include:

A heavy dragging feeling in the vagina or lower back
A feeling of a lump in the vagina or outside the vagina
Urinary symptoms such as slow urinary stream, a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, urinary frequency or urgent desire to pass urine, and urinary stress incontinence
Bowel symptoms, such as difficulty moving the bowel or a feeling of not emptying properly, or needing to press on the vaginal wall to empty the bowel
Discomfort during sexual intercourse

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Information Sheets
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C

Colpocleisis

H

Hysterectomy, vaginal repair and apical suspension

P

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

R

Recovery after Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery

S

Sacral Colpopexy
Sacrospinous Hysteropexy

V

Vaginal Pessaries

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