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Garg R, Rai N, Rani R, Verma U. Vaginal Foreign Body Ignored for 25 Years in Postmenopausal Women with Prolapse in India: A Case Report. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2024; 16 (4):462-465.
Introduction: It is unheard of in the present day to cure prolapse without the use of medication by using plastic balls.
A 70-year-old woman who has been 20 years into menopause and visited our OPD complaining of foul-smelling vaginal discharge. In addition, she occasionally had lower abdominal pain and social humiliation because of the offensive odor. There were no evident vulval/cervicovaginal growths or uterovaginal prolapses identified, and there was no history of fever or vaginal hemorrhage. On per speculum and per vaginal examination, a ring-shaped foreign body with a diameter of around 8 cm followed by a ball of 12 cm diameter was visualized and felt. She described an insertion that had been performed 20 years prior as prolapse therapy. There was no trauma associated with the removal of the foreign body. Following that, she received supportive care and a cautious approach to management.
Conclusion: Gynecologist ought to be mindful of this and understand how it is extracted.
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