Uterine prolapse after childbirth

Uterine prolapse refers to a condition in which a woman's uterus moves out of its original position and, in severe cases, can slip outside the vulva. In a normal woman's body, the uterus is supported and held by some tissues, and due to many reasons, these supports can become weak or even disappear, causing the uterus to drop, leading to uterine prolapse. For example, many women experience uterine prolapse after childbirth. So what are the symptoms of uterine prolapse?

1. Lumbar pain: When women have uterine prolapse, it may cause lower back pain, especially in the sacrum, which is more obvious after hard work and can be relieved after bed rest. In addition, the patient will continue to have a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen, vagina, and vulva, which will also be aggravated after fatigue.

2. There is a lump slipping out: In case of uterine prolapse, a lump may slip out from the vulva. In mild cases, it will only slip out after standing or squatting for a long time, or after fatigue or straining during bowel movements. It can usually be retracted automatically after lying down for a rest. In severe cases, it cannot be retracted automatically and needs to be retracted manually. In addition, the lump will become larger over time, and the long-term friction of the slipped tissue may cause the cervix or vaginal wall skin to enlarge and thicken, and become keratinized. Ulcers and secondary infections may occur, leading to the extravasation of purulent or stubborn substances.

3. Symptoms of going to the toilet: Many people with uterine prolapse are accompanied by prolapse of the front and back walls of the vagina. If the patient has bladder distension, symptoms such as difficulty urinating, urinary retention, and support-induced urinary incontinence may occur. If the patient is accompanied by duodenal protrusion, symptoms such as constipation and difficulty defecation may occur.

4. Changes in menstrual periods: Uterine prolapse can cause changes in menstrual periods and excessive vaginal discharge. Because the pelvic organs prolapse, it can cause blood circulation obstruction, resulting in local blood accumulation, affecting normal menstruation and causing menorrhagia. In addition, because of the obstruction of blood circulation, the prolapse of internal organs can be prone to ulcers and infections, which can cause excessive vaginal discharge accompanied by pink secretions.