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Genital Prolapse:

Genital prolapse occurs when pelvic organs (uterus, bladder, rectum) slip down from their normal anatomical position and either protrude into the vagina or press against the wall of the vagina. The pelvic organs are usually supported by ligaments and therefore the muscles, animal tissue and fascia which are collectively referred to as the pelvic floor. Weakening of or damage to those support structures allows the pelvic organs to slide down. The condition is commonest in postmenopausal women who have had children, but also can occur in younger ladies and ladies who haven't had children. it's estimated that a minimum of half the ladies who have had quite one child have a point of genital prolapse (although only 10-20% complain of symptoms). There are variety of various sorts of prolapse. The prolapse of a pelvic organ may occur independently or along side other pelvic organ prolapses. Prolapses are graded consistent with their severity; first, second or interrogation prolapse. Genital prolapse is that the descent of the pelvic organs secondary to the rupture or weakness of the pelvic floor support. it's divided into three types: Anterior, Middle, Posterior.

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