What is a Prolapsed Uterus?

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Uterine Prolapsesymptoms, Risk and diagnosis

• What is a Prolapsed Uterus?

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What is a prolapsed uterus?

• The uterus (womb) is a muscular structure thats
  held in place by pelvic muscles and ligaments. If
  these muscles or ligaments stretch or become
  weak, theyre no longer able to support the
  uterus, causing prolapse. Uterine prolapse occurs
  when the uterus sags or slips from its normal
  position and into the vagina (birth canal).
• Uterine prolapse may be incomplete or complete.
  An incomplete prolapse occurs when the uterus is
  only partly sagging into the vagina. A complete
  prolapse occurs when the uterus falls so far down
  that some tissue protrudes outside of the vagina.

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What are the symptoms of uterine prolapse?

• Women who have a minor uterine prolapse may not
  have any symptoms. Moderate to severe prolapse
  may cause symptoms, such as
• the feeling that youre sitting on a ball
• vaginal bleeding
• increased discharge
• problems with sexual intercourse
• the uterus or cervix protruding out of the vagina
• a pulling or heavy feeling in the pelvis
• constipation or difficulty passing stool
• recurring bladder infections or difficulty
  emptying your bladder

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Are there any risk factors of uterine prolapse?

• The risk of having a prolapsed uterus increases
  as a woman ages and her estrogen levels decrease.
  Damage to pelvic muscles and tissues during
  pregnancy and childbirth may also lead to
  prolapse. Women whove had more than one vaginal
  birth or are postmenopausal are at the highest
  risk. Any activity that puts pressure on the
  pelvic muscles can increase your risk of a
  uterine prolapse.
• Other factors that can increase your risk for the
  condition include
• obesity
• chronic cough
• chronic constipation

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How is this uterine prolapse diagnosed?

• For a proper diagnosis, youll need to see a
  gynaecologist in Kolkata to get a pelvic exam.
  This exam is used to check the condition of
  inside of the vagina and examine the vaginal
  canal and uterus.

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