Vaginal prolapse: what it is, symptoms and how to treat it

Although not serious, vaginal prolapse can significantly affect a woman’s quality of life. Understand!

OR vaginal prolapse It is characterized by the descent of one or more pelvic organs, such as the bladder, uterus or rectum, towards the vagina. It is a more common problem in the postpartum period, but it can also affect women who have never been pregnant. The condition is not serious, but can significantly affect a woman’s quality of life.

Causes

According to Doctor Alessandro Rossihead of the General Gynecology clinic at the Leonor Mendes de Barros Hospital and the Maternity Hospital and collaborating doctor in Gynecology at the USP Faculty of Medicine, the main causes of vaginal prolapse are:

• Weakening of the support structures of the pelvic organs;
• Multiple vaginal births;
• Aging;
• Obesity;
• Family history;
• Conditions that increase intra-abdominal pressure, such as chronic cough or cold;
• Hormonal changes.

Symptoms

Vaginal prolapse can trigger:

• Feeling of heaviness in the vagina;
• Difficulty urinating or defecating;
• Urinary or fecal incontinence;
• Pain during sexual intercourse;
• Vaginal bleeding.

How to treat?

Depending on the displacement of the organs, the condition can be classified into different degrees, from mild to severe. Treatment is determined based on severity from prolapse, symptoms AND health condition of the patient.

A pelvic physiotherapyto perform exercises that promote strengthening of the pelvic floor muscles, the insertion of pessariesdevices that help support the pelvic organs and reduce discomfort, e surgery These are some of the measures that can be recommended.

The procedure can be performed by traditional surgery, Laparoscopy OR vaginally and aims to repair the affected tissues and organs.

Dr. Alexandre points out that vaginal surgery is increasingly used to treat prolapse. “Because access is through the vagina, no external incisions are necessary, reducing recovery time and the risk of complications,” he says.

According to the doctor, there are cases when the vaginal hysterectomy may be necessary to address the condition.

How to prevent vaginal prolapse?

“Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles with specific exercises, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding constipation through a balanced diet and adequate fluid intake and keeping chronic diseases under control are fundamental measures to prevent the appearance or worsening of vaginal prolapse “, guides Dr. Alexandre.

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Source: Terra

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