title: [Genital prolapse].
abstract: The prevalence of genital prolapse in women is unknown. The development of prolapse is dependent on the pelvic floor muscles and connective tissue. Risk factors are vaginal birth, obstipation, high abdominal pressure and surgical procedures. Preventive measures are discussed. The classification of prolapse is somewhat difficult. Conservative treatment with pessaries and pelvic floor muscle exercises and various surgical procedures are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Aalborg Sygehus, gynaekologisk-obstetrisk afdeling.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Glavind
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Mouritsen
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Pedersen
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Bek
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D017773:Pelvic Floor / Q000503:physiopathology; D010570:Pessaries; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: Descensus genitalis.