Question 1

what causes vaginal prolapse?

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Childbirth: Vaginal prolapse is due to relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles.  Although some studies have found up to 25% of female college athletes have stress incontinence, a common symptom of pelvic relaxation, the most common cause of pelvic floor muscle relaxation is pregnancy and especially childbirth.

Question 2

symptoms of vaginal prolapse?

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Pelvic pressure: Pelvic pressure, pain, feeling like something is falling out of the vagina, constipation, incomplete emptying of the bladder.

Question 3

could a virgin have vaginal prolapse?

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Yes: Yes; there are many causes of vaginal prolapse, not all of which require childbirth or sexual activity. Vaginal prolapse is a type of hernia; so if you do things like heavy lifting (&gt;40lbs) regularly, or have significant constipation, the support of the vaginal structures can be affected.

Question 4

can you tell me about vaginal prolapse?

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Discomfortness: Any prolapse will cause discomfort to that area and pain on penetration.

Question 5

i was wondering what are the causes of vaginal prolapse?

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Vaginal prolapse: Loss of pelvic support due to aging, hormonal changes, pregnancy, chronic straining with constipation, chronic conditions like COPD and smoking associated with chronic cough..

Question 6

what are some natural ways to reverse a vaginal prolapse?

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Prolapse: Unfortunately, vaginal prolapse can only be corrected surgically.  It can be managed with a device called a pessary that is worn in the vagina, but only surgical repair can fix the issue.  No medications or homeopathic remedies will correct the problem once present.

Question 7

can you have a vaginal prolapse at 18 and having no kids?

Accepted Answer

Would be RARE: so probably this is not what you're dealing with.  Please see someone for an examination

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: vaginal prolapse?

Accepted Answer

After hysterectomy?: Vaginal prolapse is a term used describe the condition after hysterectomy where the top of the vagina (where the cervix used to be) is coming out the opening of the vagina.  This is corrected surgically.

Question 9

does the vaginal move somewhere if you have vaginal prolapse?

Accepted Answer

Prolapse: The vagina moves lower and occasionally, outside of the external genitalia. Look at it as if a bag is caving on itself.

Question 10

what activities should you not do after a vaginal prolapse procedure?

Accepted Answer

Depends: For most vaginal prolapse surgeries you want to go on what we call "pelvic rest" meaning no intercourse, tampons, essentially nothing placed in the vaginal canal for at least 6 weeks or until your doctor has checked you and said your healing is complete.  You should also avoid heavy lifting or straining.

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