Patient's question:
Doctor, hello! I want to know the difference between vaginal wall prolapse and uterine prolapse. The doctor in town said it was vaginal wall prolapse, while the hospital doctor said it was due to childbirth and recommended pelvic floor muscle exercises. After a course of treatment, my vagina has become tighter, but the prolapse is still the same. Then I want to know if the prolapse is the same as uterine prolapse, and whether pelvic floor muscle exercises can completely restore it.Doctor's answer:
Vaginal anterior and posterior wall prolapse and uterine prolapse are somewhat different. The main cause of uterine prolapse is excessive stretching or tearing of the uterine ligaments and pelvic fascia during childbirth, leading to muscle damage. The main symptom is a prolapsed mass from the vagina. On the anterior vaginal wall, mild cases may show cervical prolapse within the vagina. As the disease progresses, the tumor grows and cannot (revert) on its own. Severe cervical prolapse may develop ulcers, infections due to long-term erosion and corrosion. A sensation of lower back pain and a feeling of heaviness. Bladder prolapse can cause difficulties in urination, urinary retention, and an increased risk of urinary tract infections and other symptoms. If there is uterine prolapse, there may be vaginal wall masses or bladder prolapse, sometimes accompanied by mild anterior and posterior vaginal wall prolapse, as well as symptoms such as excessive menstrual bleeding and dysmenorrhea. Moreover, anterior and posterior vaginal wall prolapse is generally caused by uterine prolapse.