Vaginal Vault Prolapse
Vaginal Vault Prolapse
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Vaginal vault prolapse is usually caused by weakness of the muscles and tissues in the pelvis or vagina. It can occur following the surgical removal of the uterus, or hysterectomy, especially in women with a previous prolapse.
(The first picture shows where the uterus was before it was removed.) When the top of the vagina loses the support of the uterus, it often sags or drops into the vaginal canal.
Current as of: February 11, 2021
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Femi Olatunbosun MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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