Question 1

what is a prolapsed uterus?

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A prolapsed uterus: Is a uterus that has slipped out of place, sometimes protruding down through the vagina.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

can you have a safe pregnancy with a prolapsed uterus?

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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 6

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

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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 7

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

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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.

Question 8

is it actually true that doing kegel exercises will help my prolapsed uterus?

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Yes: Doing kegel exercises, squeezing the "pelvic floor muscles" can help increase tone and decrease the uncomfortable sensation of prolapse.

Question 9

what non-surgical options are there for prolapsed uterus, and is there a risk leaving it untreated? severe prolapse

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There : There is minimal to no risk leaving uterine prolapse untreated.  Your treatment decisions should largely be based upon your degree of symptoms or bother.  The main risk with leaving it untreated is that it could worsen over time.  This could also lead to symptoms related to bladder or bowel function such as urinary incontinence or difficulty emptying your bladder or bowel.  Typically patients chose to treat it surgically when it is bothersome enough to warrant surgical intervention and risk.
There are several non-surgical options.  The main one is a pessary which is a device worn in the vagina to support the uterus.  You can have this fitted by a gynecologist.  Properly fitted and placed you will not even know that it is there but your symptoms of pelvic pressure caused by the prolapse should be resolved.  Depending upon the size of the prolapse, not every woman can successfully use a pessary.
If your prolapse is small and symptoms are minor then the main non-surgical treatment is strengthening your muscles by doing kegels and avoiding heavy lifting and straining such as constipation.

Question 10

what happens if a prolapsed uterus is left untreated?

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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.

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