Month: December 2020

Prolapsed Rectal occurs when the connective tissues within the rectal passage loosen and stretch until they protrude through the anus. As the rectum becomes more prolapsed, ligaments and muscles may weaken until the rectum completely and permanently protrudes out of Read More …

A Prolapsed Rectocele is a type of prolapse where the supportive wall of tissue between a woman’s rectum and vaginal wall weakens. Without the support of these pelvic floor muscles and ligaments, the front wall of the rectum sags and bulges Read More …

Enterocele Prolapse Small bowel prolapse, also called enterocele (EN-tur-o-seel), occurs when the small intestine (small bowel) descends into the lower pelvic cavity and pushes at the top part of the vagina, creating a bulge. The word “prolapse” means to slip Read More …

Prolapsed Enterocele Small bowel prolapse, also called enterocele (EN-tur-o-seel), occurs when the small intestine (small bowel) descends into the lower pelvic cavity and pushes at the top part of the vagina, creating a bulge. The word “prolapse” means to slip Read More …

Exercising with a Pelvic Organ Prolapse/We need to regularly exercise in order to help maintain a healthy weight and to stay fit and strong. It is one of the most important ways to help prevent pelvic organ prolapse. Being overweight Read More …

Your Sex Life After a Vaginal Prolapse/A pelvic organ prolapse can really knock your self-esteem and leave you feeling uncomfortable in your body. If you’re in a romantic relationship, you may have some specific concerns about whether you can continue to Read More …

What Is a Vaginal Prolapse Repair Surgery?/Surgical treatments are reserved for patients who have been unable to relieve the symptoms of their severe prolapse(s) through other means, and as a result, their quality of life has significantly dropped. If non-surgical Read More …

Prolapse After Childbirth/It’s thought that around half of all mothers will develop prolapse symptoms at some point following childbirth. For some, it happens straight away, for others, it doesn’t happen until they reach menopause. If a Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Read More …

Uterine Prolapse at a Young Age/The cause of prolapse, whatever pelvic organ it affects and whatever age you are, is a weakened pelvic floor. When the pelvic floor becomes loose or is weakened, a pelvic organ prolapse occurs. Any one Read More …

Bleeding After Sex/Postcoital bleeding consists of spotting or bleeding that is not related to menstruation and occurs during or after sexual intercourse. Vaginal bleeding not related to menstruation is a common multifactorial gynecologic complaint seen by the primary care clinician Read More …