The most common UTIs occur mainly in women and affect the bladder and urethra. 1  Infection of the bladder (cystitis). This type of UTI is usually caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), a type of bacteria commonly found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. 2  Infection of the urethra (urethritis).
Vaginal vault prolapse: This type of prolapse may occur following a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus). Because the ligaments surrounding the uterus provides support for the top of the vagina, this condition is common after a hysterectomy. In vaginal vault prolapse, the top of the vagina gradually falls toward the vaginal opening. This may cause the walls of the vagina to weaken as well.
Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition where the uterus, bladder or intestines may create a bulge in the vagina (patients are often told that their âorgans have droppedâ). One proposed benefit of leaving the cervix in place after a hysterectomy is to reduce the risk of this happening. Research has demonstrated that this is untrue and that removing the cervix does not predispose patients to a higher risk of prolapse[5].