What Is a Prolapsed Organ
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Is When 1 or More of the Organs in the Pelvis Slip Down from Their Normal Position and Bulge into the Vagina. It Can Be the Womb...
Pelvic organ prolapse is when 1 or more of the organs in the pelvis slip down from their normal position and bulge into the vagina. It can be the womb (uterus), bowel, bladder or top of the vagina. A prolapse is not life threatening, but it can cause pain and discomfort.
How do you fix a prolapsed organ?
- Behavioral treatments, such as physical therapy to strengthen the muscles of your core and Kegel exercises for the pelvic floor muscles.
- Mechanical treatments, such as inserting a small plastic device called a pessary into the vagina to provide support for the drooping organs.
Can prolapse be fixed?
Your doctor might recommend surgery to repair uterine prolapse. Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) or vaginal surgery might be an option. Surgery can involve: Repair of weakened pelvic floor tissues.
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