Urethral prolapse in a woman in her reproductive age--a very rare occurrence
Urethral prolapse is a rare condition occurring in prepubertal girls and postmenopausal women. Even most rare is that occurring in the reproductive age grade. A report of a woman in her reproductive age who presented in the gynaecology clinic of a private hospital is presented together with a brief...
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| Published in: | Nigerian journal of medicine Vol. 14; no. 4; p. 431 |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nigeria
01-10-2005
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| Summary: | Urethral prolapse is a rare condition occurring in prepubertal girls and postmenopausal women. Even most rare is that occurring in the reproductive age grade.
A report of a woman in her reproductive age who presented in the gynaecology clinic of a private hospital is presented together with a brief review of the literature.
Urethral prolapse associated with uterovaginal prolapse, lower abdominal pain and dysuria in a 48-year old grand multiparous (para 8 + 0) farmer who is still observing her monthly menstrual cycle was seen. Her pregnancies and deliveries were unsupervised. A urine culture revealed moderate growth of Escherichia coli sensitive to ciprofloxacin. The urethral prolapse resolved satisfactorily on this.
It is advocated that antenatal care, education and women empowerment be made a priority. This will almost eradicate this very rare condition in our society. |
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| ISSN: | 1115-2613 |