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Vaginal/uterine prolapse

Vaginal and/or uterine prolapse is a condition in which parts of the vaginal wall or the cervix descend into the vagina and may partially protrude from the vagina after sitting for a long time, or after standing or walking a lot.

Needs-based follow-up

During this course of care, we offer all or part 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 up with you
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Symptoms

The most common symptoms are a feeling of heaviness and/or pressure in the pelvis. Some people find it difficult to empty their bladder completely when using the toilet.

Different types of vaginal/uterine prolapse:

  • Anterior vaginal wall (bladder prolapse/cystocele)
  • Posterior vaginal wall, possibly affecting the bowel (rectocele/enterocele)
  • Uterine prolapse (uterine descent/cervical elongation)
  • Vaginal vault/uterine prolapse (uterine descent)
  • Complete prolapse, where the entire uterus protrudes from the vagina
  • Combinations of these

Assessment

In consultation with you, the doctor will assess which treatment is appropriate for you.

Treatment

Almost all postmenopausal women with prolapse may benefit from local treatment with low-dose estrogen, such as Ovesterin or Vagifem. Contact your doctor if you have questions or would like a prescription. These products are also available over the counter. Regular pelvic floor exercises, preferably under the guidance of a physiotherapist, can relieve symptoms and reduce the prolapse.

Pessary ring

A pessary ring is a soft plastic ring fitted by a gynecologist and permanently placed in the vagina. You will not feel the ring, and the symptoms of prolapse will disappear.

Surgery for uterine prolapse

Follow-up

If you have a pessary ring inserted, it is necessary to have it checked a few times a year to make sure it is sitting correctly. We recommend using cream/vaginal suppositories to thicken the vaginal lining and make it less prone to chafing.

Please be aware

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

  • You have difficulty urinating, partially or completely.
  • You develop a fever above 38 degrees and feel generally unwell, and this does not resolve within two days
  • You experience increasing pressure and heaviness in the pelvis
  • You experience ongoing heavy bleeding (like a menstrual period)
Last professionally updated 26.01.2024

Contact

Kristiansand Women's Clinic

Contact the Women's Clinic

Location

The Women's Clinic is to the right of the main building and the emergency department.
The Women's Clinic outpatient department is on the 1st floor.
Includes: Gynecology, pregnancy and postpartum care.
The maternity and postpartum wards are on the 2nd floor.

At the Postpartum and Observation ward, partners/companions are welcome to visit every day between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Healthy siblings of the newborn may visit every day between 4 and 6 p.m.

Address

Visiting hours

  • Today 17:00 - 19:00
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Egsveien 100, building 5

Egsveien 100, Building 5

Egsveien 100, 4615 Kristiansand

Find your way

Transport

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

You may be entitled to reimbursement for necessary travel expenses to and from your place of treatment.

You should generally use public transport, and you must pay a user fee. To be reimbursed for the travel expenses you have paid, you must complete a travel expense claim form and send it toPatient travel.

Practical information

At the hospital pharmacy in Kristiansand, you can fill prescriptions and buy pharmacy products.

You’ll find us on the ground floor of the main building, right by the entrance.
Open every weekday from 08:30 to 16:30.

Kristiansand Hospital Pharmacy

Doesn’t the appointment suit you? If you receive your appointment letter digitally via helsenorge.no, you can now send a message directly to the department you are due to visit if you need a new appointment time. You must be a registered user of helsenorge to access the service.
You can also contact the department where you have an appointment or call the switchboard: 38 07 30 00
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Children and young people are affected when someone in the family is ill and need to understand what is happening. You may be a patient yourself, a relative, or a parent of sick children who have siblings. At the hospital, we will help ensure that the children and young people in your family are well cared for.

Children as relatives


Visiting hours may vary between departments and locations. Please check with the department where you have an appointment for more information.

See an overview of the hospital’s departments

General visiting hours:

Arendal:
17:00–19:00 on weekdays
14:00–16:00 and 18:00–19:00 on weekends and public holidays

Flekkefjord:
14:00–15:00 and 18:00–19:00
Maternity ward: 17:00–19:00 (quiet time/no visitors: 14:00–16:00)

Kristiansand:
17:00–19:00 on weekdays
14:00–16:00 and 18:00–19:00 on weekends and public holidays

Postnatal ward: 16:00–18:00 every day for the newborn’s healthy siblings.

Most of the inpatient wards in Kristiansand have a small collection of books that patients and relatives can borrow. Contact your department for more information and assistance.

Many people wish to bring flowers when visiting a patient in hospital, but due to allergies and the risk of infection, several of our departments are flower-free. If you would like to bring the patient a gift, we would appreciate it if you chose something other than flowers.

Some patients also have allergic reactions to perfume or perfumed creams. We ask you to bear this in mind.

Many patients and relatives want to take photos/videos or blog about their time in hospital. Of course, you may do so as long as you respect the privacy of other patients and staff.

Here are a few useful tips on using social media for patients and relatives:

  • Be considerate of others. You must obtain consent if you want to take photos or videos of patients or staff. All patients are entitled to privacy while in hospital.
  • Parents/guardians decide whether you may take photos of children or publish photos of their children online. Parents should consider what is best for the child. When a child turns 12, their wishes must be given considerable weight. When a child turns 15, they decide for themselves whether they are comfortable being photographed and whether the photo may be published.
  • Remember that staff must also give their permission if you want to publish photos you have taken of them.
  • You should remove content you have published if the person concerned asks you to. If someone has posted photos of you online without permission, you can ask them to delete them. If they do not listen, you can contact: www.slettmeg.no.

Audio recording
It is not illegal to make recordings of conversations you take part in for private use. However, publishing and sharing recordings requires the consent of the person you are speaking with. Secretly recording conversations you are not taking part in is illegal.

Our hairdresser is located on the third floor of the hospital’s main building and is open to everyone. If needed, the hairdresser can come to the department. The hairdresser also customises wigs. Opening hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 09:00 to 16:00.
Book an appointment: 94 81 59 01 

See alsowww.harspesialisten.nofor booking an appointment.

Have you worked in healthcare or received healthcare outside the Nordic countries during the past year?

This may include, for example, a hospital stay, extensive outpatient treatment or a visit to the dentist. In that case, your GP must test you for bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics (for example, MRSA).

Ask your GP to send you the test results before your appointment with us, and bring them with you when you come to the hospital.

​Kiosk
You will find the kiosk on the ground floor in the main building’s lobby at Eg.

Opening hours:
Monday–Friday: 08:00–20:00
Saturday and Sunday: 09:30–20:00

The kiosk sells, among other things, newspapers, magazines, fruit, chocolate, biscuits, ice cream, soft drinks, flowers, cards and various gift items.

Cafeteria
The “Kilden” cafeteria is located next to the kiosk and has the same opening hours.

The cafeteria serves, among other things, bread rolls, baguettes, salad, cakes, hamburgers and hot dogs.

We encourage everyone to use their mobile phones considerately and to be mindful of fellow patients. It is important to put your phone on silent at night, and on silent or vibrate during the day. Out of consideration for other patients, please leave the room if you need to have a long conversation.

Parking at Sørlandet Hospital is subject to a fee Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 20:00. Anyone wishing to park on hospital grounds must follow the signs and the instructions on the payment machines.

At the hospitals in Arendal and Kristiansand, you can pay for parking using EasyPark (mobile app) or by card at the other locations. Check the signs for payment options and time limits.

At the hospital in Kristiansand, you can register your parking using the EasyPark app, at the machine where you park, or on the Flowbird website.

Register payment on the website

Map of parking areas at Eg in Kristiansand
 

At the hospital in Arendal, cameras read vehicle registration numbers as vehicles enter and leave the parking garage through the Autopay service. Follow the signs and read the instructions.

Pay at the payment machine

If you have not created a profile onAutopay.io, you can pay at the machine by the main entrance. Enter the vehicle’s registration number. You can pay by card.

Pay automatically

Register as a customer with your registration number and bank card at www.autopay.io. Once registered, you will be charged automatically every time you park in the parking garage.

At certain times, for example when there is a lot of snow, it can be difficult to find a parking space. We therefore recommend that you arrive well in advance.

For electric vehicles:

Electric vehicles are charged from the first hour.

Need to charge your car? Not all our hospital sites have charging stations, and those that do have a limited number. You therefore cannot count on being able to charge your car while you are inside as a patient or visitor. You can see all charging stations here:

All charging stations on one map – Norwegian EV Association​

Blood donors can park for free at the hospital.
For more information, contact the blood bank.


Parents or guardians of children (under 18) who are staying in hospital for more than 14 dayscan park for free for the rest of the child’s stay. This also applies if the child’s stay begins at another hospital. Contact the hospital department for more information.

A valid disabled parking permit entitles you to free parking in designated spaces
Contact the Service Desk to register your disabled parking permit. Vehicles displaying disabled parking permits are exempt from time limits unless otherwise stated on the signs.

Parking for expectant mothers in Kristiansand
Expectant mothers can park for free outside the Women’s Department at the hospital in Kristiansand. The maximum parking time is 2 hours.

Smoking can cause discomfort to others. Thank you for being considerate and helping to keep Sørlandet Hospital a smoke-free environment.

The Service Desk in Kristiansand is located right by the main entrance. You can contact them with questions about your appointment at the hospital.

Opening hours:
Weekdays: 07:30–21:00.
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 08:00–21:00.

If you need an interpreter, you must notify the hospital well in advance of your appointment. The cost of the interpreter is covered by the healthcare service.Helsenorge.no

Patients not fluent in Norwegian are entitled to an interpreter.Helsenorge.no/interpreter

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