Uterine prolapse
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Uterine prolapse is a form of female genital prolapse (also called pelvic organ prolapse or prolapse of the uterus (womb).
Treatment is surgical, and the options include hysterectomy
or a uterus-sparing techniques such as Hysteropexy or Manchester procedure.
The uterus (womb) is normally held in place by a hammock of muscles and ligaments. Prolapse happens when the ligaments supporting the uterus become so weak that the uterus cannot stay in place and slips down from its normal position. These ligaments are the round ligament of the uterus,uterosacral ligaments,broad ligament & suspensitory ovarian ligament. The utereosacral ligaments are by far the most important ligaments in preventing uterine prolapse.
The most common cause of uterine prolapse is trauma during childbirth, in particular multiple or difficult births. About 50% of women who have had children develop some form of pelvic organ prolapse in their lifetime. It is more common as women get older, particularly in those who have gone through the menopause. This condition is surgically correctable.
Treatment is surgical, and the options include hysterectomy
Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, usually performed by a gynecologist. Hysterectomy may be total or partial...
or a uterus-sparing techniques such as Hysteropexy or Manchester procedure.
The uterus (womb) is normally held in place by a hammock of muscles and ligaments. Prolapse happens when the ligaments supporting the uterus become so weak that the uterus cannot stay in place and slips down from its normal position. These ligaments are the round ligament of the uterus,uterosacral ligaments,broad ligament & suspensitory ovarian ligament. The utereosacral ligaments are by far the most important ligaments in preventing uterine prolapse.
The most common cause of uterine prolapse is trauma during childbirth, in particular multiple or difficult births. About 50% of women who have had children develop some form of pelvic organ prolapse in their lifetime. It is more common as women get older, particularly in those who have gone through the menopause. This condition is surgically correctable.