At Sulaimani Teaching Hospital (STH), we received 30 patients between the years 2005 and 2011. All had history of full-thickness rectal prolapse for at least 12 months period. The topography of the ...

Mechanical bowel preparation before reconstructive vaginal prolapse surgery offers no advantages and makes patients unhappy, according to a randomized controlled trial published online January 7 in ...

Pelvic organ prolapse is caused by a weakness of the pelvic floor muscles and connective tissue that can lead to herniation (protrusion) of one or more of the pelvic organs, including the bladder, ...

A repair procedure isn’t necessary for everyone who develops a rectocele, but it may be the treatment of choice when symptoms can’t be managed conservatively. A rectocele is a type of pelvic organ ...

Pelvic floor prolapse refers to relaxation of the muscles and ligaments that hold the pelvic organs (uterus, bladder, urethra, vagina, and rectum) in their correct anatomic position. Prolapse can ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Vaginal prolapse happens when the vaginal wall weakens and ...

A prolapsed uterus isn't life-threatening. However, the condition can be painful. A prolapsed uterus isn't life-threatening. However, the condition can be painful. “Your uterus will fall out when you ...

“Your uterus will fall out when you get older and you just have to push it back in,” TikTok user Leni shared in a viral video with 9 million views — and she’s right. Her reaction to learning about ...