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Are uterine prolapse and vaginal prolapse the same thing?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 01/28/2021

No. Uterine prolapse and vaginal prolapse are two different types of prolapse, although they are sometimes used synonymously.

Uterine prolapse is characterized by the uterus dropping into the vagina. In contrast, vaginal prolapse usually occurs in women who do not have a uterus and what happens is that the vagina is turned inside out.

Read the full article on: Uterine Prolapse – Symptoms, Stages & Treatment ( 57).
 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.