Question 1

what happens if a prolapsed uterus is left untreated?

Accepted Answer

What did your gyn: Say ? It depends how bad the prolapse is, if not that bad may not cause much problems, if bad can cause problems urinating or with bowel movements, can cause pain, and if it is so bad it is prolapsing out of the vagina it could get ulcerated or infected  please discuss with your gyn.

Question 2

can a prolapsed uterus cause death if left untreated ?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully not: If it bleeding or gets infected or causes total procedentia then it need to be removed if you re being followed by a gyn , it should never get to a critical point.

Question 3

i'm 39 i have 2 child & don't want anymore. i have a prolapsed uterus. what are my options?

Accepted Answer

Several: Tubal ligation, hysterectomy, uterine suspenjsion, contraception. Depending on your wishes, vaginal hysterectomy is most likely choice depending on degree of prolapse.

Question 4

what are the treatments for a prolapsed uterus?

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Depends: If the person is sexually active it s usually hysterectomy with reconstruction of the pelvis by a uro/gyn specialist. If the person is not sexually active usually a simple procedure called colpocleisis. The uterus is retained and the vagina is closed this reducing the prolapse completely.

Question 5

is there a non-surgical fix to prolapsed uterus

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Yes: A pessary is sometimes inserted into the vagina to support the uterus and surrounding structure.

Question 6

women with one ovary there is a risk for prolapsed uterus?

Accepted Answer

See below: The missing ovary, in and of itself, is not a risk for a prolapsed uterus.

Question 7

what is the procedure for surgical fixation of a prolapsed uterus?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The risk/benefit analysis will take into consideration the degree of prolapse and the future need/use of the uterus. Removal with hysterectomy is one of several options available. Okay to take friend/family with you to gyn surgery consult to help ask questions and understand your options. Be well.

Question 8

cystocele, prolapsed uterus, relaxation. what are the signs?

Accepted Answer

The bulge: A feeling of pressure in the vagina that worsens when bearing down or having a bowel movement is  a common symptom. Also being able to feel a "ball" coming from the vagina.

Question 9

can you have a safe pregnancy with a prolapsed uterus?

Accepted Answer

Defer to Obstetricia: Can't answer this properly as I have not been involved with obstetrics directly for the past 20 years.  There may be many new modalities and treatments I am not aware of. It would be best to refer this question to an obstetrician.

Question 10

i have dry cough all the time which make prolapsed uterus what i can do now?

Accepted Answer

Need diagnosis...: Before a cough can be treated, the cause of the cough needs to be diagnosed. Possible causes of a chronic cough include bronchospasm from any cause, post-nasal drip, gerd or a combination of factors. Each of these has an entirely different treatment so see your doctor in order to diagnose and treat your cough.

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