(N81) Female genital prolapse

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7 380 920 in individuals diagnosis female genital prolapse confirmed
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1 366 deaths with diagnosis female genital prolapse

Diagnosis female genital prolapse is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only

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7 380 920

Women receive the diagnosis female genital prolapse

1 366 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease female genital prolapse - Men aged 0 and Women aged 60-64

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No Cases of the Disease Female genital prolapse identified in Men
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-95+

Disease Features female genital prolapse

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Non-contagious
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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Female genital prolapse - what does this mean

Female genital prolapse occurs when the pelvic organs (uterus, bladder, rectum) descend from their normal position in the pelvis and protrude into the vaginal wall, potentially causing discomfort, pain, and urinary incontinence. it is more common in women who have had multiple vaginal births, are obese, have a family history of the condition, or have weakened pelvic floor muscles due to menopause.

What happens during the disease - female genital prolapse

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination
  • Pelvic ultrasound
  • MRI or CT scan
  • Urodynamic testing
  • Colposcopy
  • Cystoscopy
  • Urethroscopy
  • Vaginal pessary

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal: To reduce the severity of the prolapse and improve the patient's quality of life.
  • Prescribing medications to reduce inflammation and pain.
  • Performing pelvic floor muscle exercises to strengthen the pelvic muscles.
  • Recommending lifestyle changes such as weight loss, quitting smoking, and avoiding straining during bowel movements.
  • Performing pessary insertion to support the prolapsed organs.
  • Performing surgery to repair the prolapse.
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5 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Female genital prolapse - Prevention

Prevention of female genital prolapse can be achieved through lifestyle modifications, such as maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding heavy lifting, and practicing pelvic floor exercises. additionally, women should consult with a doctor to discuss the best options for pelvic support, such as a pessary or other supportive device.

Specified forms of the disease

(N81.0) Female urethrocele
(N81.1) Cystocele
(N81.2) Incomplete uterovaginal prolapse
(N81.3) Complete uterovaginal prolapse
(N81.4) Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified
(N81.5) Vaginal enterocele
(N81.6) Rectocele
(N81.8) Other female genital prolapse
(N81.9) Female genital prolapse, unspecified