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Urethral prolapse in a woman in her reproductive age--a very rare occurrence
1Department of Paediatrics, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.
Background:
Urethral prolapse is a rare condition occurring in prepubertal girls and postmenopausal women. Even most rare is that occurring in the reproductive age grade.
Method:
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.
Results:
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.
Conclusion:
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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