A vaginal hysterectomy is a way to take out the uterus through the vagina. The uterus is the muscular organ at the top of the vagina.
Babies develop in the uterus, and menstrual blood comes from the uterus.
Sometimes the uterus loses support of the ligaments and falls down through the vagina. The uterus may fall far enough to produce a lot of discomfort and may cause other problems. This problem is called uterine prolapse, or fallen uterus. You should ask your doctor about these choices. Plan for your care and recovery after the operation.