Is a urethral prolapse serious?

Is a urethral prolapse serious?

Many cases of urethral prolapse are mild and go away with minimal or no treatment. More severe cases, such as those involving strangulated urethral prolapse, may require surgery.

What can be done for a prolapsed urethra?

Treatment

• Estrogen cream: A hormone cream called Premarin® may be prescribed for a short time.
• Vaseline: Another option is to simply apply Vaseline®.
• Sitz baths: A warm, shallow sitz bath twice a day for 15 to 20 minutes will help the urethral prolapse area heal and keep the area clean.

Can a prolapsed urethra be repaired?

Unless another health problem is present that would require an abdominal incision, the bladder and urethra are usually repaired through an incision in the wall of the vagina. This surgery pulls together the loose or torn tissue in the area of prolapse in the bladder or urethra and strengthens the wall of the vagina.

Is urethral prolapse common?

Urethral prolapse is relatively uncommon and has a bimodal age distribution. It children, it occurs in prepubertal girls, with an average age at presentation of 4 years. In adults, urethral prolapse most commonly occurs in women after menopause.

What happens if a urethral prolapse goes untreated?

If left untreated, urethral prolapse may progress to strangulation and eventual necrosis of the protruding tissues. The fundamental anatomical defect of urethral prolapse is the separation of the longitudinal and circular-oblique smooth muscle layers [7].

Can you push a urethral prolapse back in?

Milder cases can improve with noninvasive treatments like Kegel exercises and weight loss. For more severe cases, surgery can be effective. However, vaginal prolapse can sometimes come back after surgery.

Does urethral prolapse need to be treated?

Urethral prolapse usually happens to school-aged girls. Often the condition is not painful, but the swelling can cause discomfort. Urethral prolapse is treated with special creams and baths. Sometimes surgery is needed.

Why is my urethra popping out?

Urethral prolapse occurs when the inner lining of the urethra sticks out through the opening of the urethra. When this happens, the opening of the urethra looks like a small purple or red donut and seems larger than normal. Urethral prolapse happens most commonly to school-aged girls before puberty.

How long does it take for urethral prolapse to heal?

You can most likely return to your normal activities in about 6 weeks. Avoid strenuous activity, such as heavy lifting or long periods of standing, for the first 3 months, and increase your activity level gradually.