Postmenopausal or post-hysterectomy patients may benefit from vaginal estrogen application, which can improve the health of the vaginal walls. A pessary , a supportive device that a doctor places in the vagina, can restore the normal position of the prolapsed organs and relieve symptoms.
Doctors sometimes use pessaries to show patients how their symptoms can improve following surgery. Women who are medically unfit for surgery or who want to avoid surgery are excellent candidates for a pessary. Surgery : Doctors treat POP with vaginal, abdominal, and laparoscopic surgeries, all aimed at restoring the prolapsing organs to their normal position. Because there is a high rate of recurrence of POP after prolapse surgery, many doctors advocate using materials such as mesh and cadaveric materials to provide additional support and help prevent recurrences.
Rutman, MD. Many women experience prolapse symptoms around menopause. Symptoms The signs and symptoms of pelvic prolapse vary depending on the type of prolapse. When to See a Doctor Urogynecologists are specialists in the care of women with pelvic floor disorders like prolapse and urinary incontinence. Facebook Twitter. Get help with a billing issue. Need help with financial assistance. Our team of compassionate urogynecologists uses the latest research and advanced technologies to treat a range of pelvic floor disorders.
Lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, may help. So can doing Kegel exercises. These strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. To do this exercise, you squeeze the muscles you use to control the flow of urine, and hold for up to 10 seconds then release. Repeat 50 times a day. A pessary can also relieve symptoms. This is a device your healthcare provider inserts into your vagina to support your pelvic organs. A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove your uterus. This can be done through your vagina.
The healing time is faster than with surgery that requires an abdominal incision. There also are fewer complications. There is no certain way to prevent uterine prolapse. However, the following can help lower your risk:. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Uterine prolapse Open pop-up dialog box Close.
Uterine prolapse Normally, supporting ligaments and other connective tissues hold your uterus in place inside your pelvic cavity. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Lobo RA, et al. Anatomic defects of the abdominal wall and pelvic floor: Abdominal hernias, inguinal hernias, and pelvic organ prolapse: Diagnosis and management.
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