Urethral prolapse in a woman in her reproductive age--a very rare occurrence.

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.