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Prolapse of Vagina/Uterus

Prolapse of the vagina and/or uterus is a condition where parts of the vaginal wall or the uterine cervix sink down into the vagina and may protrude partially from the vagina when sitting for long periods, standing or walking a lot.

Prolapse of the vagina and/or uterus is a condition where parts of the vaginal wall or the uterine cervix sink down into the vagina and may protrude partially from the vaginal opening when you are sitting, standing or have walked a lot.

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Needs-based follow-up

In this process, we offer all or parts of your treatment and follow-up using electronic questionnaires and digital tools. This means that you do not have to travel to the hospital when it is not possible or necessary for the treatment you are receiving.

 

How we follow you up
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Symptoms

The most common symptoms are a feeling of heaviness and/or pressure in the lower abdomen. Some experience that it is difficult to empty the bladder completely when visiting the toilet.

Different types of prolapse of vagina/uterus:

  • Anterior vaginal wall (bladder prolapse/cystocele)
  • Posterior vaginal wall, possibly with effect on the bowel (rectocele/enterocele)
  • Uterus or prolapse (decens of uterus/cervical elongation)
  • Prolapse of vaginal top/uterus (uterindescens)
  • Total prolapse, where the entire uterus protrudes from the vagina
  • Combinations of these

Examination

Treatment

Follow-up

Please be aware

During the first 14 days after the operation, you should contact us if:

  • You have problems with urination, partial or complete.
  • You have a fever above 38 degrees and a general feeling of illness that does not subside within two days
  • You experience increasing pressure and tightness in the lower abdomen
  • You experience ongoing heavy bleeding (like a menstruation)

Contact

Kristiansand Women's Clinic

Contact the Women's Clinic

Meeting place

The Women's Clinic is located to the right of the main building and the emergency room.
The Women's Clinic outpatient clinic is located on the 1st floor.
Includes: Gynecology, pregnancy and delivery.
Delivery and maternity ward are located on the 2nd floor.

Partners/companions are welcome to visit on the Delivery and Obs-post between 8-22 every day. Healthy siblings of the newborn baby can visit every day between 16-18.

Address

Visiting hours
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Egsveien 100, building 5

Egsveien 100, building 5

Egsveien 100, 4615 Kristiansand

Getting here

Transportation

You can reach our locations by public transport. Go to Agder kollektivtrafikk to find your route:akt.no

You may be entitled to have necessary expenses covered when traveling to and from the treatment location.

You should initially use public transport, and you must pay a deductible. To get reimbursed for expenses you have incurred for the trip, you must fill out a travel expense form and send it toPatient travel.