Sentences with phrase «vault prolapse»

As noted above, there is an increased risk of vaginal vault prolapse post-hysterectomy, so one of the best things you can do is to start preparing your pelvic floor muscles NOW (before surgery) to optimally support your internal organs LATER (after surgery).

More specific to hysterectomy, post-surgical complications may also include urinary complaints, a possible decrease in sexual responsiveness if the cervix is removed, and an increased risk of vaginal vault prolapse.

Vaginal vault prolapse occurs when the top of the vagina drops down as a result of a reduction in support structures (i.e. the uterus, fallopian tubes, and cervix).

Vaginal vault prolapse: the top of the vagina descends down into the vaginal canal; can occur after hysterectomy