What is Uterine Prolapse?
Uterine prolapse is a common condition that can happen as a woman ages. Uterine prolapse occurs due to stretching of pelvic floor muscles and ligaments stretch that gets weakened and no longer provides enough support for the uterus. As a result, the uterus slips and protrude out of the vagina.
It mostly affects postmenopausal women who’ve had one or more vaginal deliveries
What are Causes of Uterine Prolapse?
- Menopause
- Due to Pregnancy
- Complicated labor and delivery or trauma during childbirth.
- Delivery of a large baby
- Being overweight or obese
- Lower estrogenic level after menopause
- Chronic constipation or straining with bowel movements
- Chronic cough or bronchitis
- Repeated heavy weight lifting
What are the Symptoms of Uterine Prolapse?
Symptoms might not be visible for women who have minor uterine prolapse. Women with severe to moderate uterine prolapse show symptoms, such as:
- Feeling of heaviness in your pelvis
- Uterine tissue protruding out of the vagina
- Urine leakage or urine retention.
- Constipation
Sexual concerns, such as a sensation of loss of tone of your vaginal tissue.
What is the Treatment for Uterine Prolapse?
If you are experiencing any uterine prolapse symptoms, you need to visit us for the best possible treatment. Our gynaecologist may recommend:
- A device, known as a vaginal pessary inserted into your vagina to hold the prolapsed uterus in place.
- To provide support for the prolapsed uterus, surgery is recommended, where donor tissue is grafted on to the weakened uterus.
- Hysterectomy- Removal of the complete uterus.
Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, our doctors will consider the intensity of the prolapsed uterine.
If you think you might have uterine prolapse, make an appointment with us at Brundavan Hospitals. A well-experienced gynecologists’ will ensure that you get the best treatment you need.
It is essential to see a gyn ecologist if you have symptoms of vaginal prolapse or any discomfort. We at Brundavan Hospitals have taken a pledge to give you world-class treatment.