Question 1

is uterine prolapse painful?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Uterine prolapse usually progresses slowly, essentially starting after having a vaginal delivery and progressing more quickly after menopause.  Most women do not have specific pain, but do have the feeling of fullness and pressure in the pelvis - as the prolapse worsens some women will feel something falling out of the vagina and may occasionally need to manually push it back inside the vagina.

Question 2

how can you treat uterine prolapse?

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Uterine prolapse: Uterine prolapse is treated by either surgically removing the uterus or by means of a vaginal pessary.

Question 3

is a uterine prolapse possible at 18?

Accepted Answer

Possible: With chronic constipation and straining but very unlikely.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of uterine prolapse?

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Several: Typically, women present with pelvic and/or vaginal pressure. In advanced cases there will be the uterine cervix protruding from the vaginal opening or close to it.

Question 5

what causes a woman to get uterine prolapse?

Accepted Answer

Straining: Genetics, smoking, poor support tissue, multiple pregnancies.

Question 6

can a virgin to experience uterine prolapse?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible: Although uterine prolapse is more common in patients who have delivered multiple children vaginally, it can occur in virgins who perform a lot of "straining" tasks that require an increase in abdominal pressure pushing the uterus downward until the supporting ligaments "relax". Gravity is "the enemy" of such a uterus.

Question 7

can i die from uterine prolapse if i ignore it?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Genital prolapse is not a life and death condition.  It can affect quality of life - but it is unlike that genital prolapse could prove fatal.  The risk for infection does increase as the prolapse tissues breakdown due to the exposue and UTI risk increases - but even then, treatment of the infection is all that would be required - however, left untreated an infection could prove life threatening.

Question 8

how do i know if i am dealing with uterine prolapse?

Accepted Answer

You can feel it: If your uterus is falling out(prolapse, you can typically feel a hard substance like the end of your nose, low down in your vagina or almost falling out. This is the neck of the womb or cervix. Prolapse is also often accompanied by bladder and/or bowel problems, and often with low backache. Intercourse may also be difficult or painful.

Question 9

can you still have children after uterine prolapse ?

Accepted Answer

Depends how bad: The prolapse is please discuss with your OB any future children will make the prolapse worse.

Question 10

how will uterine prolapse affect me having a second child?

Accepted Answer

Uterine prolapse: With a uterine prolapse your obstetrician might suggest a C-section.

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