29/10/2019
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View imageWhat is uterine prolapse?Uterine prolapse means that your uterus (womb) has moved from its normal position and down into your va**na. The uterus may be only slightly out of place, or it may move down so far that it can be felt or seenoutside the va**na.The uterus is the muscular organ at the top of the va**na. Babies grow in the uterus, and menstrual blood comes from the uterus.
What is the cause?Ligaments, muscles, and connective tissue normally hold your uterus and other organs in their proper places inyour lower belly. If these tissues get weak, your uterus or other organs may press into or drop down into theva**na.
Childbirth is the most common cause of uterine prolapse, especially if you had a large baby or a long or difficult labor. The muscles and skin of the birth canal (va**na) are stretched and sometimes torn during childbirth. The tissues heal over time but may not be as strong as they were before. Older women may have this problem because the loss of female hormones after menopause weakens the va**nal walls.Over time, the following may increase your risk of having a uterineprolapse:*.Inherited weak ligaments and muscles*.Chronic coughing*.Chronic constipation*.Frequent heavy lifting*.Frequent straining to pass bowel movements*.Obesity*.Injury to the va**na
What are the symptoms?
If the prolapse is mild, you may not have any symptoms.If the prolapse is moderate or severe,your symptoms may include:*.Leaking of urine when you cough,sneeze, laugh, lift heavy objects, or have sex*.Trouble with bowel movements (such as infrequent bowel movements or leaking of bowel movements)*.Low back pain*.A feeling of heaviness or discomfort in your lower belly*.Feeling like you are sitting on a ball*.Finding that standing a long time makes the pain and discomfort worse*.Pain during sex*.Trouble urinatingAll of your symptoms may get worse just before you start a menstrual period.With severe prolapse, the uterus mayfeel like a large lump in the va**na.
