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Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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Definition
: Abnormal descent of a pelvic organ resulting in the protrusion of the organ beyond its normal anatomical confines. Symptoms often include vaginal discomfort, DYSPAREUNIA; URINARY STRESS INCONTINENCE; and FECAL INCONTINENCE.
Examples
Cystocele
;
Rectal Prolapse
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Uterine Prolapse
;
Visceral Prolapse
Other names
Vault Prolapses, Vaginal; Vault Prolapse, Vaginal; Vaginal Vault Prolapses; Urogenital Prolapses; Prolapses, Vaginal Vault; Prolapses, Urogenital; Prolapses, Pelvic Organ; Prolapse, Vaginal Vault; Prolapse, Urogenital; Prolapse, Pelvic Organ; Pelvic Organ Prolapses; Organ Prolapses, Pelvic; Organ Prolapse, Pelvic; Vaginal Vault Prolapse; Urogenital Prolapse
