Prolapsed Uterus (cont.)
Medical Author:
Sarah Samreen, MBBS
Coauthor:
George Lazarou, MD, FACOG
Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Prolapsed Uterus Other TherapyIf a woman does not want surgery or is a poor candidate for surgery, she may decide to wear a supportive device, called a pessary, in the vaginal canal to support the falling uterus. The Pessary can be used temporarily or permanently. They come in various shapes and sizes and must be fitted to each woman. If the prolapse is severe, a pessary may not work. Also, pessaries can be irritating inside the vagina and may cause a foul-smelling discharge. Viewer Comments & ReviewsProlapsed Uterus - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Have you had any problems due to your prolapsed uterus? Prolapsed Uterus - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What were the symptoms of your prolapsed uterus? |
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Uterine prolapse is a descent or herniation of the uterus into or beyond the vagina.
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