In this article, we explain what medical professionals understand by a “prolapse” and what types of prolapse there are. A prolapse can affect various organs and body regions. As a rule, it is accompanied by high or incorrect loads and\/or signs of wear. Age, genetic predisposition and lack of exercise also promote prolapse.<\/p>\n\n

<\/span>Definition of prolapse<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

The term “prolapse” comes from the Latin term “prolapsus” and means “incident”. This literally means that something in the body falls out of its healthy position, i.e. shifts pathologically. Another common term for prolapse is “lowering.” However, this refers to the fact that an organ lowers downwards, but without completely stepping outwards. Organ prolapse is therefore the precursor of the total prolapse of an organ.<\/p>\n\n

Common types of prolapse include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

• Disc prolapse <\/strong>(herniated disc of the spine)<\/em><\/li>
• Uterine prolapse <\/strong>(uterine prolapse)<\/em><\/li>
• Vaginal <\/strong> prolapse (vaginal prolapse and vaginal prolapse)<\/em><\/li>
• Hemorrhoids <\/strong>and prolapse<\/em><\/li>
• Rectal prolapse <\/strong>(prolapse of the rectum)<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n

  Organ prolapse plays a special role in women’s health. <\/p>\n\n

  <\/span>Organ prolapse in the female body<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

  Especially after childbirth and with increasing age, women are at risk of excessively lowering organs of the abdomen (the pelvic organs, bladder and uterus). The reason for this is damage to the supporting apparatus caused by the strenuous birth process, damage to the nerve tracts, genetic or age-related connective tissue weakness and weak pelvic floor muscles.<\/p>\n\n

  Lowering of the abdominal organs is a natural process that affects about half of all women in the course of their lives. They require medical treatment only in the case of clear symptoms and total prolapse, often they even remain undetected.<\/p>\n\n

  <\/span>Lowering and prolapse of the vagina<\/span><\/h3>\n

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