What Is a Urethral Prolapse?
A urethral prolapse is an uncommon women’s health problem in which pressure in the abdomen and groin causes the urethra to bulge out of its opening in the vagina. The condition is usually seen in prepubescent girls and postmenopausal women, and it only rarely happens to a person of reproductive age. A urethral prolapse can be painful and women often experience vaginal bleeding and frequent urges to urinate. Treatment in the form of topical creams and careful hygiene are usually enough to relieve a prolapse, but surgery may be necessary if the condition is persistent and painful.
