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What causes urethral prolapse?
The exact cause of urethral prolapse is not known. It may happen if the tissues around the urethra are weak. It often happens before puberty starts, when girls have low levels of the estrogen hormone. African American and Hispanic girls are more at risk for getting urethral prolapse.
What are the symptoms of a prolapsed urethra?
What are the symptoms?
- vaginal or vulvar irritation.
- a feeling of fullness or pressure in the pelvic and vaginal area.
- aching discomfort in the pelvic area.
- urinary problems, such as stress incontinence, being unable to empty the bladder, and frequent urination.
- painful sex.
How common is a urethral prolapse?
Urethral prolapsed (UP) is a rare and benign condition, with an incidence of 1 : 3000, especially among prepubertal, primarily African-American girls (~80%) [1].
What does it mean when you have an urethral prolapse?
A urethrocele, also commonly referred to as a urethral prolapse, is a condition that occurs in women in which the urethra ’s tissues shift downward and attach to the vaginal wall. The urethra is a narrow tube that transports urine from the bladder and out of the body.
What kind of surgery is needed for bladder prolapse?
This surgery pulls together the loose or torn tissue in the area of prolapse in the bladder or urethra and strengthens the wall of the vagina. This prevents prolapse from recurring. There are several types of surgery to correct stress urinary incontinence.
How long does it take to remove an urethral prolapse?
Once the urethral tissue is manually reduced (pushed back inside), a purse-string suture pattern is placed in the tunic of the penis at the external urethral orifice. This suture is maintained for approximately 5 days before being removed. Recurrence with this procedure is common. Therefore, surgery is often recommended.
Where is the incision for bladder and urethra repair?
Surgery Overview. Unless another health problem is present that would require an abdominal incision, the bladder and urethra are usually repaired through an incision in the wall of the vagina. This surgery pulls together the loose or torn tissue in the area of prolapse in the bladder or urethra and strengthens the wall of the vagina.