There are more reasons for vaginal protrusion in the elderly, which may be related to vestibular cysts, vaginal cysts, vaginal prolapse and other reasons.
1. Vestibular cysts: Vestibular cysts are cysts formed due to the blockage of the opening of the vestibular gland ducts and the accumulation of secretions. They are usually asymptomatic, but if the cysts are large, there may be symptoms such as a feeling of vulvar tenderness, vaginal protrusion, and pain during sexual intercourse.
2. Vaginal cysts: Vaginal cysts mainly refer to the growth of cysts on the vaginal wall, the vast majority of patients with vaginal cysts do not have any symptoms, when the size of the cysts is too large or the location of the lower, it may cause friction, foreign body sensation, and there may be vaginal protrusion and other manifestations.
3. Vaginal prolapse: as women age, the relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles may result in prolapse of the uterus or vagina, which is mainly manifested by the protrusion of the vaginal area, and in severe cases, it may result in the entire uterus or cervix prolapsing out of the vaginal opening.
There may also be other causes of vaginal protrusion in the elderly, it is recommended that the patient consult a doctor in time for examination, to clarify the cause of the disease and then carry out targeted treatment, pay attention to observe the changes in the affected area in life, and regular review.