What is Prolapse Uterus and What are Its Risk Factors?

A uterine prolapse means your uterus slides down into your vagina. Prolapse can occur if the tissue and muscles supporting your uterus become feeble or impaired.

What increases my risk for a uterine prolapse?

ü  Older age, or menopause

ü  Pregnancy or childbirth

ü  Strain from constipation, severe coughing or lifting weighty objects

ü  A family history (mother or sister) of a uterine prolapse

ü  Obesity

ü  Pelvic operation

What are the signs and symptoms of uterine prolapse?

ü  Pelvic pressure or heaviness

ü  A soft protuberance or lump in your vagina that might obtrude via your vaginal opening

ü  Difficulty urinating or having a bowel movement

ü  Soreness in your lower back, pelvis or vagina

ü  Pain during sex 9810827595

How is a uterine prolapse diagnosed?

Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and other health maladies. Tell your doctor about pregnancies or previous operations you had. Your provider will have to know if your symptoms are instigating problems with your everyday activities or with sex. A pelvic examination is used to help find how far your uterus has prolapsed. Your doctor might also ask you to tauten up the muscles of your pelvis as if you are trying to stop urinating. This aids to find how sturdy your pelvic muscles are. Your doctor might also check the position of your uterus when you are standing.

For treating this issue, you can always resort to non-surgical treatment of uterus prolapse as it is very much safe and effective.