Prolapse

Dr Adebayo Adeyemi is a Canberra Gynaecologist who specialises in the management of Vaginal Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence .

Vaginal prolapse is due to a weakness of the pelvic floor, which leads to the organs surrounding the vaginal to bulge into the vaginal. Vaginal Prolapse is named after the tissue or organ that protrudes into the vaginal.

 In front of the vagina lies the bladder ,and when the bladder protrudes into the vaginal is called a “cystocoele”. Behind the vagina lies the rectum .When the rectum bulges into the vagina ,this is called “rectocoele”. Prolapse of the small bowel into the vaginal is called “enteroceole”.

 Protrusion of the uterus into the vagina is called “uterine prolapse”. Protrusion of the top of the vagina into the vagina in a woman who has had the uterus removed is called “vault prolapse”.

The pessary sits in the vaginal and pushes the prolapse organs away up in the vagina.Most pessary can be left in place during sexual intercourse.

Surgical Treatment for Vaginal Prolapse

The aims of the surgery is to repair the prolapse ,alleviate the symptoms, restore bowel and bladder function and the woman quality of life. The type of surgery will depend on the nature of the prolapse. For further information and to discuss your specific conditions and treatment.

Please contact Dr Adebayo Adeyemi to arrange an appointment in one of his consulting rooms.

There are many types and sizes of pessaries . Dr Adebayo Adeyemi will recommend the appropriate pessary for you depending on the nature of your prolapse. Dr Adebayo Adeyemi will see you every four months to ensure the pessary is not causing any problem like erosions of vaginal wall and abnormal vaginal discharge. The pessary will also be changed during these visits.