VAULT PROLAPSE

VAULT PROLAPSE

Vault prolapse refers to the problem wherein the top of the vagina sags or bulges into a vagina in which hysterectomy has been performed. This may be caused by weakened support structures of the pelvis, which can be the result of childbirth, menopause, or even previous surgeries. Symptoms include the appearance of a bulge, pressure felt in the pelvis, urine incontinence, or even constipation. Treatments for vault prolapse come in the form of exercises done on the pelvic floor, pessaries, and surgical interventions. Surgical techniques, either vaginal or abdominal, are directed toward the restoration of normal anatomy and the support of pelvic structures. Treatment of vault prolapse is associated with symptom improvement and enhancement of quality of life.