pro·lapse of the u·ter·us

downward movement of the uterus due to laxity and atony of the muscular and fascial structures of the pelvic floor, usually resulting from injuries of childbirth or advanced age; prolapse occurs in three forms; first degree prolapse, the cervix of the prolapsed uterus is well within the vaginal orifice; second degree prolapse, the cervix is at or near the introitus; third degree prolapse (procidentia uteri), the cervix protrudes well beyond the vaginal orifice.

Synonym(s): descensus uteri, falling of the womb

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Prolapse of the uterus (uterine descensus).In postmenopausal women or women who do not want more children, prolapse of the uterus is often corrected with a hysterectomy.

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You can be referred to a urogynaecologist if you have problems with prolapse of the uterus, incontinence, issues with emptying the bladder or rectum or for specialised vaginal surgery.

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Any of the pelvic organs, including the uterus, cervix, bladder, rectum, bowel and urethra, can prolapse, but prolapse of the uterus is the most common.

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