Uterine Prolapse
Alternate Names : Prolapsed Uterus, Pelvic Support Relaxation, Pelvic Floor Hernia, Procidentia, Pudendal Hernia
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Mild prolapse may not cause any symptoms. With more severe prolapse, a woman may have:
a falling out sensation
a feeling like she's sitting on a ball
sensation of pelvic heaviness
low backache
lower abdominal discomfort
increased vaginal discharge
increased urinary tract infections
increased desire to urinate or more frequent urination
stress incontinence, or
leakage of urine that is worsened by coughing, sneezing, or lifting objects
a feeling of not having completely emptied the bladder
constipation
painful bowel movements
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