Vaginal Prolapse

The most common forms of vaginal prolapse are:

Cystocele/urethrocele  (or "dropped bladder")- The front wall of the vagina sags downward or outward, allowing the bladder to drop from its normal position. 

Rectocele - The back wall of the vagina sags outward, allowing the rectum to bulge into the vagina.

Uterine prolapse - The upper supports of the vagina and uterus/cervix are weakened, allowing the uterus and cervix to bulge downward and outward.

Vaginal vault prolapse - The vaginal cuff descends below a point 2cm less than the total vaginal length above the plane of the hymen. This happens when the upper vagina bulges into or outside the vagina, often in women who have undergone hysterectomy.

Enterocele - Support to the top of the vagina is weakened, allowing bulging of the small intestine. This type of prolapse is most often seen in women who have had hysterectomies.