1、Uterine ProlapseUterine Prolapse 2 -Uterine prolapse (“dropped uterus“) is a condition in which a womans uterus (womb) sags or slips out of its normal position. The uterus may slip enough that it drops partially into the vagina (the birth canal), creating a perceptible lump or bulge. This is called
2、incomplete prolapse. In a more severe caseknown as complete prolapsethe uterus slips to such a degree that some of the tissue drops outside of the vagina.Uterine Prolapse 3 -Prolapse Definition Prolapse literally means “to fall out of place.“ In medicine, prolapse is a condition where organs, such a
3、s the uterus, fall down or slip out of place. It is generally reserved for organs protruding through the vagina, or for the misalignment of the valves of the heart.Uterine Prolapse 4 -Anatomy of the Vagina -The vaginal vault has three compartments: an anterior compartment (consisting of the anterior
4、 vaginal wall), a middle compartment (cervix), and a posterior compartment (posterior vaginal wall). Uterine prolapse involves the cervix.Uterine Prolapse 5 Signs women of Northern European descent experience a higher incidence of uterine prolapse than do women of Asian and African heritage. Finally
5、, increased intra-abdominal pressure, stemming from such diverse conditions as obesity, chronic lung disease and asthma, can be contributing factors in uterine prolapse. Uterine Prolapse 9 Risk Factors One or more pregnancies and vaginal births Giving birth to a large baby Increasing age Frequent heavy lifting Chronic coughing Frequent straining during bowel movements Uterine Prolapse 10 -Stages of Uterine Prolapse Four stages of uterine prolapse are commonly defined: Staging Definitions Eversion: A turning outward or turning inside outProcidentia: A prolapse or falling down
