Vaginal prolapse happens when the muscles that support the organs in a female’s pelvis weaken. This allows the uterus, urethra, bladder, or rectum to droop into and sometimes protrude out of the ...

Urethral prolapse (urethrocele) occurs when the urethra pushes into the vaginal canal. It also can happen when the urethra protrudes out of the urethral opening. The urethra is a tube that carries ...

Prolapse is a common medical condition that occurs when the structures designed to keep organs in place weaken or stretch, causing them to literally “fall out of place.” The term can be used to ...

Uterine prolapse is often referred to as a "falling" uterus, and it's more common than people realize. (Photo: Getty Images) Uterine prolapse is a common condition, but it’s sometimes missed by women ...

‘The reality of childbirth and how it is portrayed are so wildly different that I can’t help but feel frustrated on behalf of my patients.’Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images/Dr Jocelyn Fitzgerald A ...

Bladder prolapse can cause several symptoms, including a vaginal bulge, urinary incontinence, frequent voiding of the bladder, and more. There are three stages, or grades, of bladder prolapse. Females ...

Vaginal prolapse, also known as pelvic organ prolapse (POP), happens when the vagina slips out of place and drops toward the vaginal canal. Sometimes the vagina will move only slightly. In other cases ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Reoperation rate with surgical approaches was low but increased over time. Over 7 years, colpocleisis had the ...

Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window A long-time surgical standard for pelvic organ prolapse repair ...

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Pelvic organ prolapse isn't talked about much in women's health, however, it is a significant issue. In fact, it affects nearly half of all women by the time they reach ...

Mitral valve prolapse is a condition affecting the heart. Doctors may also call it floppy mitral valve syndrome or systolic click-murmur syndrome. It stems from a mitral valve malfunction, which may ...

When she was told she could no longer exercise, go running or even pick up her toddler, Pilates instructor Holly Puddephatt thought life as she'd known it was over. The fit and active 37-year-old from ...