uterine prolapse…

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female reproductive anatomy, uterus, pelvic relaxation, pelvic floor hernia, falling, sliding, the uterus from its normal position, in the pelvic cavity, vaginal canal, uterus, supported by pelvic connective tissue, pubococcygeus muscle, held in position by special ligaments, weakening of these tissues allows the uterus to descend, vaginal canal, tissue trauma sustained, childbirth, large babies, difficult labor, delivery, the cause of muscle weakness, loss of muscle tone, relaxation of muscles, associated, normal aging, a reduction, in the female hormone estrogen, thought to play an important role, in the development of uterine prolapse, descent, a pelvic tumor, fairly rare, uterine prolapse occurs most commonly in women, had one, vaginal births, in caucasian women, conditions associated, an increased risk of developing problems, the supportive tissues, the uterus include obesity, chronic coughing, straining, obesity places additional strain on the supportive muscles, the pelvis, does, excessive coughing, lung conditions chronic bronchitis, asthma, chronicconstipation, bearing-down associated, it causes, weakness in these muscles, sensation of heaviness, pulling, in the pelvis, a feeling, "sitting on a small ball", low backache, protrusion, vaginal opening, in moderate to severe cases, difficult, painful sexual intercourse, a pelvic examination, the woman bearing down, reveals protrusion, the cervix, lower part, the vagina, mild prolapse, past the vaginal introitus/opening, moderate prolapse, protrusion, the entire uterus past the vaginal introitus/opening, severe prolapse, signs, accompanied by protrusion, the bladder, front wall, the vagina, cystocele, rectum, back wall, the vagina, rectocele, vaginal space, ovaries, bladder, positioned lower, in the pelvis than usual, a mass noted on pelvic exam, a tumor, the prolapse, rare, a vaginal pessary, an object inserted, vagina, hold the uterus in place, a temporary, permanent form of treatment, vaginal pessaries come in many shapes, sizes, must be fitted, each woman individually, vaginal pessaries, many women, uterine prolapse, depending on the extent, the prolapse, vaginal wall relaxation, pessaries of little, no use, limits of use in treatment, drawbacks, pessaries, an irritating, abnormal smelling discharge, require periodic cleaning, done by the physician, women they rub on, irritate the vaginal mucosa, erode, ulcerations, types of pessaries, interfere, normal sexual intercourse by limiting the depth of penetration, woman is obese, attaining, maintaining optimal weight, heavy lifting, straining, avoided, surgical procedures, removing the uterus, sacral colpopexy, procedure involves, use of surgical mesh, supporting the uterus, most surgery, deferred, significant enough to outweigh the risks, surgical approach depends on, woman's age, general health, desire, future pregnancies, preservation of vaginal function, degree of prolapse, associated conditions, a vaginal hysterectomy is performed, sagging, the vaginal walls, urethra, bladder, rectum, surgically corrected, proper precautions, periodic check-ups, cleaning, vaginal pessaries, effective, many women, uterine prolapse, surgery, provides excellent results, women, require treatment again, in the future, recurrent prolapse, the vaginal walls, urinary tract infections, urinary symptoms, occur due, frequently associated cystocele, constipation, hemorrhoids, the associated rectocele, ulceration, infection, occur in more severe cases of prolapse, symptoms of uterine prolapse occur, prenatal, postpartum kegel exercises, tightening, the pelvic floor musculature, trying to interrupt urine flow, helps to strengthen the muscles, reduces the risk, affect of episiotomy, obstetric interventions on the later development of uterine prolapse is unclear, estrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women tends to help maintain muscle tone.