What are the different types of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) women might experience?

 

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There are actually several different types of vaginal prolapse condition. Also called pelvic prolapse, prolapse is just the general term applied to the descent of internal pelvic-area organs from their original positions. Once these organs fall out of place, they exert pressure on other organs and structures. This leads to the common complaint of incontinence among prolapse sufferers. Medicine classifies the various kinds of pelvic prolapse condition by which parts of the internal anatomy fall, and where. You may actually have more than one type contributing to your pelvic prolapse condition. The major types of vaginal prolapse condition include:

* Cystocele (bladder) prolapse: where the bladder herniates (bulges) into the vaginal wall. This might lead to increased urgency to urinate and more frequent need to urinate.

* Rectocele (rectal) prolapse: where the rectum herniates (bulges) into the vagina. This can disrupt your bowel movements.

* Enterocele (small intestine) prolapse: where the small intestine herniates (bulges) into the vagina. The bowel might push into the vagina area from the front, back, or top.

* Procidentia (uterine) prolapse: where the uterus falls into the vagina because a patient's muscles and ligaments that usually support the internal structures have weakened over time.

* Vaginal vault prolapse: where the upper portion of the vagina collapses and descends into the vaginal canal. In essence, the vagina turns inside out. Hysterectomy is a strong risk factor for this particular type of pelvic prolapse condition.

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