uterine prolapse


uterine prolapse

Pelvic floor hernia; pudendal hernia Gynecology Falling or sliding of the uterus from its normal position in the pelvic cavity into the vaginal canal; the uterus is normally supported by pelvic connective tissue, pubococcygeus muscle, and uterine ligaments which, when weakened allow the uterus to descend into the vaginal canal Etiology Childbirth trauma, especially from large babies or abrupt L&D, loss of muscle tone due to aging and ↓ estrogens Risk factors Multiparity, white, obesity, excess coughing due to chronic bronchitis and asthma, constipation and abdominal muscle strain, large uterine fibroids

Uterine prolapse

Bulging of the uterus into the vagina.Mentioned in: Pelvic Relaxation