Vaginal Prolapse
Conditions
Brief summary
Female pregnant patients in their 2nd trimester will be evaluated for vaginal elasticity using vaginal tactile imaging in addition to elasticity evaluation during the 3rd trimester and 6 weeks postpartum.
Detailed description
Female pregnant patients in their 2nd trimester will be evaluated for vaginal elasticity using vaginal tactile imaging. Vaginal elasticity will also be evaluated during the 3rd trimester and 6 weeks postpartum. Patients will be recruited and sign a consent form. Assessment of vaginal elasticity via vaginal tactile imaging will be performed at 3 different points: * During the 2nd trimester. * During the 3rd trimester. * 6 weeks postpartum. Every patient will serve as her own control. Demographic, gynecologic and obstetric history will be obtained from patients' electronic files.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTVaginal tactile imager
Vaginal elasticity evaluation by vaginal tactile imaging analysis.
Sponsors
Rambam Health Care Campus
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Pregnant patients in their 2nd trimester.
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant patients presenting after their 2nd trimester.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vaginal elasticity | From the beginning of the 2nd trimester of pregnancy up to 6 weeks postpartum. | Vaginal elasticity evaluation by vaginal tactile imaging analysis |
Countries
Israel
Outcome results
None listed