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.
Vaginal Prolapse Treatment. What is Vaginal Prolapse? Vaginal prolapse, technically known as vaginal vault prolapse, and occurs in women after hysterectomy where the vaginal cuff or apex (top of the vagina-where the cervix used to be) descends down and into the vaginal canal. This condition is often mistaken as a âdropped bladderâ because the patient notices a bulge in the vagina.