Uterine Prolapse Case Study

Vaginal Prolapse

Overview-

Uterine prolapse occurs in a woman when uterus is detached from its place and penetrates the vagina. This occurs because of a weakening of the pelvic floor that supports and maintains the pelvic organs in place. The symptoms of prolapse are numerous: the patient will experience mainly pain and the feeling of a visceral movement. The choice of therapy is based on the degree of severity of uterine prolapse. In milder cases, it is sufficient to implement simple control measures, in order to maintain a stable situation. Uterine prolapse in more severe cases, however, you must resort to more invasive remedies, including surgery.

Causes-

The main causes are as follows:

• Age (more common after age 40)

• Childbirth (particularly

Diagnosis-

The diagnosis of uterine prolapse is performed with a pelvic exam. Also, for more information, the gynecologist may refer the patient to an evaluation questionnaire concerning the proven symptoms, and exams instrumental ( ultrasound and magnetic resonance nuclear).

PELVIC EXAMINATION

The pelvic exam is critical to determine whether it is of prolapse of the uterus or other pelvic organ. Using a speculum and with the patient lying down, your doctor examines your vagina and uterus position channel. Furthermore, asks the sufferer though, sitting down, he feels a bowel movement. This detail is important to understand if it is severe uterine prolapse.

EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE

By means of a specific questionnaire, the specialist deepens, so further, the data collected with the pelvic exam. The questions concern the degree of pain experienced and how this conditions the lives of patients.

ULTRASOUND AND NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE

Ultrasound and MRI are two examinations carried out very rarely, because they are not needed. The pelvic exam, in fact, it's more than

The specialist recommended, only, to put into practice some countermeasures, able to maintain a stable disorder or, in the best cases, combat it. The recommended main remedy is the constant practice of Kegel exercises, which serve to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor. The other remedies consist in the reduction of body weight, in the case of women overweight, and in avoiding the lifting of heavy objects.

The implementation of these behaviours is critical if you want to maintain the situation. Otherwise, the chances of a worsening of uterine prolapse increased significantly. If the prolapse is moderate to severe, the two main non-surgical remedies are the peccary is a hormonal therapy based on estrogen (indicated for women in menopause).These therapeutic countermeasures are used to relieve the symptoms, but their use is temporary. Very often, in fact, use is made of them for a defined time, in surgery waiting decisive, because it may have side effects. For example, prolonged use of the peccary irritates the inner cavity of the vagina. It is advisable, even in those circumstances, to practice Kegel exercises, control your weight and avoid heavy