{"id":1562,"date":"2022-12-03T14:28:04","date_gmt":"2022-12-03T14:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-obgyn-institute\/?p=1562"},"modified":"2022-12-12T14:31:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T14:31:39","slug":"vaginal-prolapse-main-symptoms-and-the-right-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-obgyn-institute\/vaginal-prolapse-main-symptoms-and-the-right-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaginal Prolapse: Main Symptoms and the Right Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"

In vaginal prolapse, the uterus protrudes through the vagina \u2014 fatigue and overstretching cause the muscles and tissues of the pelvis to deteriorate and give out. Women who have given birth vaginally more than once and also experienced menopause are at increased risk of vaginal vault prolapse.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can count on <\/span>Dr. Kompal Gadh<\/span><\/a> and our board-certified <\/span>gynecologists in Weston, FL<\/span><\/a>, to treat various gynecological issues and perform both routine checkups and complex procedures. That said, if you ever suspect vaginal prolapse symptoms, make sure to contact us at Advanced OBGYN Institute.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Vaginal Prolapse?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Vaginal vault prolapse is a condition where the top of the uterus shifts from its usual position and causes a protrusion from the vagina. When the muscles at the vaginal vault (top) weaken, the organs they should support can fall into the vagina, giving the impression of a lump or bulge.<\/span><\/p>\n

The pelvic region houses a number of vital bodily organs, including your vagina. Muscles and other tissues serve to support these organs. Your pelvic floor is the collection of muscles that act as a structural support system. Over time, this foundation may begin to deteriorate. As a result, your organs may sag and slip out of their typical location, leading to pelvic organ prolapse. This can occur for several reasons. And the condition known as vaginal prolapse occurs when the vaginal vault becomes loose and slips down into the vaginal canal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Incomplete prolapse is the medical term for small prolapse. Even minor prolapses can cause significant problems. If your organ has displaced quite a bit, you may have a bigger prolapse, which is also a more severe problem. You have a complete prolapse when your organs entirely drop through your vagina, which is highly severe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes, vaginal prolapse symptoms can be rather unpleasant. A surgical repair may not be necessary for a small to moderate vaginal vault prolapse. Nevertheless, surgical intervention may be required for more severe situations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Different Types of Pelvic Organ Prolapse<\/b><\/h2>\n

The pelvis houses your reproductive organs, including your vagina, uterus, bladder, rectum, and urethra. The muscles of your pelvic floor form an umbrella shape that supports these organs. So, this upside-down umbrella supports your pelvic organs, but it is also possible for that umbrella to collapse with age or due to external circumstances like vaginal births.<\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on which organ has prolapsed, the condition is categorized into one of many different types of prolapse. The various forms of pelvic organ prolapse can include:<\/span><\/p>\n