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Uterine prolapse
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Definition
The uterus gradually descends in the axis of the vagina taking the vaginal wall with it. It may present clinically at any level, but is usually classified as one of three degrees.
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Degrees of uterine prolapse
First degree:cervix still inside vagina
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Degrees of uterine prolapseSecond degree:the cervix appears outside the vulva.
The cervical lips may become congested and ulcerated
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Degrees of uterine prolapseThird degree:complete prolapse.In the picture the uterus is
retroflexed,and the outline of bladder can be seen.This is sometimes called complete procidentia.
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Causes
The stretching of muscle and fibrous
tissue
Increased intra-abdominal pressure
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In recent years,the incidence of prolapse is greatly reduced .The more liberal use of caesarean section and the elimination of labours are probably the two most important factors.
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Symptoms
• Something coming down• Backache• Increased frequency of micturition• A ‘bearing down’ sensation• Stress incontinence• Coital problems• Difficulty in voiding urine
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Treatment
Pessary treatment Indications
Patient prefers a pessary.
Pelvic surgery risks
Prolapse amenable to pessary
The patient is not fit for surgery
Patient wishes to delay operation
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Surgery
Anterior colporrhaphy
(and repair of cystocele) Posterior colpoperineorrhaphy
(including repair of rectocele) Manchester repair Vaginal hysterectomy
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