Do I Have A Uterine Prolapse?

Do you have a sensation of heaviness or pulling in your pelvis and vagina (that can be worse during sexual intercourse or menstruation)?

Do you feel like you are sitting on a ball or something is falling out of your vagina?

Do you have pain in your pelvis, abdomen or lower back?

Can you see a bulge of moist pink tissue protruding from the vagina?

Do you have vaginal bleeding between periods or an unusual or excessive vaginal discharge?

Do you have pain with sexual intercourse?

Do you have urination problems such as leaking a small amount of urine when you sneeze, cough, or exercise, or a frequent urge to urinate?

Do you feel that you have not completely emptied your bladder after urinating?

Do you have frequent bladder infections?

Do you have problems having a bowel movement (constipation)?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a uterine prolapse. A uterine prolapse is a type of pelvic floor disorder, in which the muscles and connective tissue of the pelvis weaken so that they cannot continue to support the organs in the pelvis, including the uterus. The uterus can slip from its normal position into the vagina or protrude out of it. A uterine prolapse can occur as a woman ages. It is common in postmenopausal women, women who have had one or more childbirths, obese women, as well as those who have a positive family history of uterine prolapse (family members with prolapse).

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a uterine prolapse. A uterine prolapse is a medical condition in which your uterus falls out of its place due to the weakness of the tissues that make up the pelvic floor.

Based on your answers there is a high possibilty that you have a uterine prolapse. A uterine prolapse is a medical condition in which the uterus descends into the vagina or even protrudes from it due to the weakness of the pelvic floor muscles that are supposed to hold the uterus in place. Mild forms of prolapse do not need to be treated. However, if a uterine prolapse causes you problems, there are several treatment options such as special exercises (Kegels) that can help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, a vaginal pessary (a device that is inserted into the vagina to support the uterus) or surgery.