prolapse Flashcards
prevention of prolapse
pelvic floor exercises and weight mangement
mild and moderate prolapse
regular sessions with a pelvic floor therapist can help in most cases
may require surgery, try pessary first
POP-Q system
stage 1: the wall or organ drops into the upper part of the vagina
stage 2: the wall or organ drops into the lower part of the vagina
stage 3: the wall or organ protrudes from the vaginal opening
stage 4: the wall or organ slips entirely out of the vagina
surgery for severe prolapse
my use dissolveable or permanent stitches to reinforce connective tissues in the pelvis to better support the vagina
lifestyle advise
add fibre to diet
avoid straining on the toilet
use your hand to support the prolapse
use a pelvic floor therapist
symptoms of lichen planus
lacy, white lesions on the vaginal opening
reddish brown patches on the inner part of the vulva
painful, burning sores on the vagina
red, rw skin
scarrning
sides of the vagina sticking together