Anterior vaginal wall protrusion in pregnancy: a case report. Issue 1 (January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lu, Dajiang; Liu, Fang; Ning, Xue; Zhang, Hua; Huang, Yan
• Is Part Of: Journal of international medical research. Volume 48:Issue 1(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-01
• Subjects: Vaginal wall prolapse -- pregnancy -- cesarean operation -- pelvic floor -- genital prolapse -- blood glucose; Medicine -- Periodicals; Pharmacology -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1177/0300060519899524
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0300-0605

Abstract

Vaginal prolapse rarely complicates pregnancy. We experienced a 36-year-old, gravida 3, para 1 woman who presented at 37 weeks' gestation with gestational diabetes mellitus and a large anterior vaginal prolapse that could not be reduced manually or by bed rest. After obtaining consent, a cesarean section was successfully performed, and a live neonate delivered. The prolapsed anterior vagina recovered spontaneously following the cesarean operation. A vaginal prolapse in pregnancy is rare. Elective or emergency cesarean section is a possible treatment option when the prolapse cannot be reduced manually or by bed rest. Our case highlights the importance of routine obstetric examinations for early detection of a vaginal wall prolapse.