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Vaginal vault prolapse occurs when the upper portion of the vagina loses its normal shape and sags or drops down into the vaginal canal or outside of the vagina. It is usually caused by weakness of the pelvic and vaginal tissues and muscles.¹

Fast Facts:

• --120,000+ cases of uterine and vaginal vault prolapse are surgically treated each year in the U.S.²
• --Surgery is used to repair the problem and relieve your symptoms.³
• --Usually repaired through the vagina or an abdominal incision.¹

Top Resources on Vaginal Vault Prolapse

• Healthwise (via WebMD): Vaginal Vault Prolapse
• Intuitive Surgical: Uterine or Vaginal Vault Prolapse
• Inlet Medical: Vaginal Vault Prolapse
• CareFirst of Maryland: Surgery for Vaginal Vault Prolapse
• The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Vaginal Vault Prolapse After Nonsurgical and Surgical Treatment of Müllerian Agenesis
• Medscape Today: Uterine and Vaginal Vault Prolapse

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Healthwise (via WebMD): Vaginal Vault Prolapse
2. ↑ Intuitive Surgical: Uterine or Vaginal Vault Prolapse
3. ↑ CareFirst of Maryland: Surgery for Vaginal Vault Prolapse

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