Urethral mucosal prolapse

Urethral mucosal prolapse, or urethral mucosal eversion, is a female urethral disease in which the urethral mucosa and submucosa prolapse and evert outside the meatus. It occurs mostly in children, then postmenopausal women.

Common Symptoms

Dysuria; Yan Tie; frequency; meatal pain; purulent coating; male stabbing dysuria; Dai Chao; urgency

Causes

The cause is unclear; in children it occurs in frail girls related to rapid pelvic growth and organ changes, plus a weak urogenital diaphragm and congenital defect of mucosal-submucosal attachment. In elderly women it may follow birth injury, postmenopausal low estrogen, periuethral tissue atrophy or general weakness causing weak wall and loose surrounding tissue.

Treatment

Hygiene, excision when needed

Prevention

Local hygiene, treat associated weakness.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the gynecology department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.