Do I Have Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Do you have a feeling of pressure, discomfort, aching, or fullness in your pelvis?

Do you feel like something is going down your vagina (it may seem like you're sitting on a small ball)?

Can you feel or see a bulge or lump in or coming out of your vagina?

Do you have discomfort or numbness during sex?

Do you have pelvic pressure that gets worse with standing or coughing or as the day goes on?

Do you have problems inserting tampons?

Do you have urinary problems, such as needing to go to the toilet more often, or leaking a small amount of urine when you sneeze, cough, or exercise?

Do you have problems having a bowel movement?

Do you have a feeling of looseness in the tone of your vaginal tissue?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic organ prolapse is a medical condition in which one or more pelvic organs (the uterus, bladder or rectum) slip out of their normal position and protrude into the vagina. The pelvic floor consists of muscles and tissues that hold the pelvic organs in place. In case of damage and weakness of these muscles, one or more pelvic organs can fall into the vagina or out of it. Pelvic prolapse is a common condition that affects about a third of women at some point in their lives.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic organ prolapse is a type of pelvic floor disorder. It occurs due to the weakness of the pelvic floor muscles, which allows one or more pelvic organs to slide into or out of the vagina. Pelvic organ prolapse is not a serious condition, but it can be painful and extremely uncomfortable. It is not a normal part of aging, but it is more common in older women. Some women develop it after childbirth. Pelvic organ prolapse can lead to malfunction of one or more pelvic organs. Diagnosing is based on a pelvic examination.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic organ prolapse is an extremely unpleasant condition that affects many women, in which the pelvic organs drop down and protrude from the vagina. The most commonly affected organs are the uterus, bladder and rectum. Treatment depends on the type of prolapse and the severity of the symptoms, your age and whether you are sexually active. Treatment includes exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles (Kegel exercises), mechanical treatments that involve the insertion of a small device into the vagina (pessary) to provide support for the pelvic organs, and surgery.