General Info about Prolapse of Uterus
Prolapse of the uterus refers to the downward displacement of the vagina and uterus.
The word prolapse is derived from the latin "procidere" which means with effect to fall. The uterus is held in position by adequate ligaments. Besides, it has the support of the muscular structures of vagina and all other local tissues and muscles. Due to the laxity of support by muscles, tissue and ligaments, the uterus sags downwards.
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Latest Publications and Research on Prolapse of Uterus
- Quality of life and sexuality after bilateral sacrospinous fixation with vaginal hysterectomy for treatment of primary pelvic organ prolapse. - Published by PubMed
- Bio-mechanical risk factors for uterine prolapse among women living in the hills of west Nepal: A case-control study. - Published by PubMed
- Laparoscopic hysterosacropexy with subsequent pregnancy and delivery by cesarean section: case report with short term follow-up. - Published by PubMed
- Expectant management of retained abnormally adherent placenta complicated by uterine prolapse after vaginal delivery. - Published by PubMed
- Factors associated with complications of vaginal hysterectomy in patients with pelvic organ prolapse - a single centre's experience. - Published by PubMed