What are the types of uterine prolapse?

The four categories of uterine prolapse are:
  • Stage I – the uterus is in the upper half of the vagina.
  • Stage II – the uterus has descended nearly to the opening of the vagina.
  • Stage III – the uterus protrudes out of the vagina.
  • Stage IV – the uterus is completely out of the vagina.

What are the three types of pelvic organ prolapse?

The most common types include:
  • Dropped bladder (called cystocele). This is the most common type of pelvic organ prolapse. …
  • Rectocele. This happens when the rectum bulges into or out of the vagina.
  • Dropped uterus (uterine prolapse). This happens when the uterus bulges into or out of the vagina.

What is a Grade 3 prolapse?

Grade 3 (severe): The bladder protrudes from the body through the vaginal opening. Grade 4 (complete): The entire bladder protrudes completely outside the vagina; usually associated with other forms of pelvic organ prolapse (uterine prolapse, rectocele, enterocele).

What is 4th degree uterine prolapse?

Fourth degree: The entire uterus is outside the vagina. This condition is also called procidentia. This is caused by weakness in all of the supporting muscles.

What is the most common type of prolapse?

Cystocele is when the bladder protrudes into the vagina, creating a bulge. It’s the most common form of prolapse.

What are the stages of prolapse?

The stages of uterine prolapse are:
  • Stage I: Your uterus drops into the upper part of your vagina.
  • Stage II: Your uterus falls into the lower part of your vagina.
  • Stage III: Your uterus is protruding from your vagina.
  • Stage IV: Your entire uterus slips outside of your vagina.

What is a Grade 1 uterine prolapse?

A grade 1 prolapse means that the uterus has only descended into the upper vagina, while a grade 4 prolapse means that both the uterus and cervix are outside the entrance to the vagina. The type and grade of prolapse will determine the type of treatment needed.

What is a Grade 1 vaginal prolapse?

Uterine prolapse or dropped womb is a condition in which the uterus drops downward in the pelvis below its normal position. The uterus may drop slightly and remain above the introitus (vaginal opening, grade 1).

What is a Stage 4 cystocele?

Stage 4 – most severe form, in which all pelvic organs including the bladder protrude out of the vagina.

How can you tell the difference between a cystocele and a rectocele?

Definition. The pelvic organs are held in place by muscles and tissues that can sometimes weaken and stretch. A cystocele is when the bladder and vaginal wall fall into the vaginal opening. A rectocele is when the rectum bulges into the front of the vagina.

What is the difference between prolapse and cystocele?

A cystocele ― also known as a prolapsed, herniated, dropped or fallen bladder (where your urine or “water” is stored) ― occurs when ligaments that hold your bladder up and the muscle between a woman’s vagina and bladder stretches or weakens, allowing the bladder to sag into the vagina.

How do you tell which prolapse I have?

Posterior (back) vaginal wall prolapse:

Insert 1 or 2 fingers and place over the back vaginal wall (facing the rectum), to feel any bulging under your fingers, first with strong coughing and then sustained bearing down. A definite bulge under your fingers indicates a back vaginal wall prolapse.

What is the difference between uterine prolapse and bladder prolapse?

When the uterus sags downward, it is called uterine prolapse. When the bladder sags, it is called bladder prolapse, also known as a cystocele. Various stresses can cause the pelvic muscles and ligaments to weaken and lead to uterine or bladder prolapse.

What is Stage 2 bladder prolapse?

Stage 2 – the bladder protrudes so far into the vagina that it’s close to the vaginal opening. Stage 3 – the bladder protrudes out of the vagina. Stage 4 – most severe form, in which all pelvic organs including the bladder protrude out of the vagina.

What is anterior and posterior prolapse?

Anterior vaginal wall prolapse is commonly referred to as cystocele or urethrocele (when the bladder or urethra is involved). Posterior vaginal wall prolapse is commonly referred to as enterocele (when the small intestine and peritoneum are involved) and rectocele (when the rectum is involved).