Uterine prolapse can cause a wide variety of symptoms in different patients. Symptoms largely depend on the type and severity of the prolapse. There are various degrees of uterine prolapse. These can range from minimal movement of the vaginal walls to complete vaginal eversion (imagine a sock turning inside out).
Many patients with mild pelvic organ prolapse may not be aware of their prolapse. Asymptomatic prolapse is common and does not require treatment other than active monitoring.
Many patients describe uterine prolapse as feelings of pressure or fullness in the pelvis. This is sometimes described as the feeling of sitting on a ball. Patients commonly feel lower back aching and/or pulling in the pelvis. Some have discomfort with walking or sexual intercourse, and/or issues with urination such a leakage or urgency.
Pelvic organ prolapse may also cause you to have a feeling that tissue or something is coming out of your vagina.
In some instances, uterine prolapse may also cause you to have issues relating to your bowel movements, including constipation and/or accidental stool leakage.
Schedule an appointment or call us today to discuss the many treatment options available for urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and a variety of other bothersome pelvic health symptoms. We aim to provide quality, convenient, low-stress care to women throughout the Midwest.
