Prolapse in women. Is this possible?

Some part of my anatomy that should be and always was internal and is now external; what is it? What needs to be done?

Answers from doctors (1)


Marc Greenstein D.O.

Published on Feb 25, 2015

Yes, it is possible. It occurs years after childbirth and after menopause. It is called prolapse. The first step is to see a urologist. There are many options to correct it, such as pessary placement and surgery. Unfortunately, there is no magic pill to help. A pessary is used to lift the part back into the vagina that fell. Surgery is available to also place the part back to a better position.

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Answered by Marc Greenstein D.O.

Yes, it is possible. It occurs years after childbirth and after menopause. It is called prolapse. The first step is to see a urologist. There are many options to correct it, such as pessary placement and surgery. Unfortunately, there is no magic pill to help. A pessary is used to lift the part back into the vagina that fell. Surgery is available to also place the part back to a better position.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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