Traction enteroceles are relatively common and are usually found in conjunction with uterine prolapse, cystocele, and rectocele. The preferred treatment is vaginal hysterectomy with concurrent ...

Rectal prolapse occurs when the rectum (the lower portion of the large intestine) slides out of place and entirely or partially protrudes outside the anus. This can result in symptoms like pressure in ...

Background Rectal prolapse is a known problem since antiquity and the cause is not fully understood. Despite the presence of more than 100 lines of treatment, none of them is ideal. Methods ...

Prolapse (when the organs inside your pelvis, such as your bladder, vagina, uterus, cervix, and rectum, drop or fall) is a common condition. However, many women are unaware that treatment options are ...

Vaginal prolapse, also known as “vaginal vault prolapse,” is a condition where the top of the vagina drops into the vaginal canal. This happens when the pelvic floor muscles and tissues that ...

The chances are slim to non-existent, according to pelvic floor and prolapse specialists I spoke to for this story. No research has shown that menstrual cups can increase the risk for prolapse, with ...

Pelvic organ prolapse can be distressing or embarrassing and interfere with everyday activities. But it's also common. For many women, treatment is simple, effective and doesn't involve surgery.

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PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Some women are reluctant to talk about prolapse. Dr. Michael Bonidie, a urogynecologist and the director of robotic gynecology at UPMC specializes in the condition and treats ...