Prolapse of the uterus, bladder and rectum is a common condition i multiparous and/or elderly women. The number of operations of vaginal repair is increasing in Denmark, but there is no consensus or evidence found of the efficiency of prophylactic antibiotics intraoperatively concerning postoperative infections.

The objective of this randomized, controlled trial is to investigate the significance of prophylactic antibiotic in vaginal repair operations.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women age + 18 with uterine prolapse grade I - II and/or cystocele and/or rectocele and/or enterocele grade I - II and/or defects of the perineal body, in whom there is medical indication for vaginal repair, but no indication for vaginal hysterectomy or transvaginal suspension of the vaginal vault after prior hysterectomy.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients allergic to cefuroxim.
• Patients in whom a vaginal hysterectomy or a transvaginal suspension of the vaginal vault or other major surgery is planned, where prophylactic antibiotic treatment is standard.
• Patients suffering from physical re mental disorders that will not allow them to give informed consent.
• Pregnant and nursing women.