postheadericon Genital Prolapse

It is a very common disorder in women who have vaginal deliveries presented. Genital prolapse refers to protrusion (output) of a pelvic organ: bladder (cystocele), uterus (úterocele) or rectum (rectocele), through the birth canal. This is due to weakening of supporting structures of the same, what makes fall one of these organs and the symptoms are present. It is also more common in menopause (removal of menstruation).

Causes
The factors that lead to this alteration may be many among the most common are: having vaginal deliveries, especially when these have been many, the injuries sustained by the mother during the same, having poor quality of the muscles and pelvic tissues, obesity and excessive weight lifting or surgery often in the pelvic area, among others. At menopause is due to the lability of the muscles caused by hormonal changes.

Events
They will depend on the prolapsed organ. In general, the individual referred to the feeling of lump in the vagina that is accompanied by flow and burning. Often there is inflammation and pain in the abdomen and lower back. Sex generate discomfort and depending on the organ prolapse can be constipation and incontinence to urinate.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of prolapse is very easy and simple, is performed by an adequate medical history with emphasis on the history gynecoobstetrical and physical examination, mainly in the pelvic area. The patient is placed on the examination table with legs spread, you are asked to bear down with what is evident prolapse, which allows the physician to classify it.

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