Urogenital Prolapse

UROGENITAL PROLAPSE

“Urogenital prolapse occurs when there is weakness in the supporting structures of the pelvic floor allowing the pelvic viscera to descend and ultimately fall through the anatomical defect.”

- Bo, Kari, Berghmans, Bary, Morkved, Siv, Van Kampen, Marijke, Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor, Elsevier Ltd., 2007.

1. Urethrocele: prolapse of the lower anterior wall involving the urethra.
2. Cystocele: prolapse of the upper anterior vaginal wall involving the bladder.
3. Uterovaginal prolapse: prolapse of the uterus, cervix and upper vagina.
4. Enterocele: prolapse of the upper posterior wall of the vagina usually containing the small bowel.
5. Rectocele: prolapse of the lower posterior wall of the vagina involving the anterior wall of the rectum.