Can you feel uterine prolapse?

If the uterus is prolapsed obviously, the uterus can be felt outside the vagina. This means that the condition is quite serious and you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and examination in time. When uterine prolapse occurs, other symptoms will also appear. Observe for signs of the disease, such as a tumor protruding from the vagina, which may cause discomfort in the lower body.

What are the symptoms of uterine prolapse?

Lumbar and sacral pain: especially in the sacral area, which is more obvious after labor and can be relieved by bed rest. In addition, patients feel a sense of heaviness in the lower abdomen, vagina, and perineum, which is aggravated by fatigue.

The tumor prolapses from the vagina: in mild cases, it only prolapses after standing or squatting for a long time, or being tired, or straining during bowel movements, and can return by itself after lying down and resting; in severe cases, it needs to be returned manually and cannot return by itself. And as time went on, the tumor grew larger. Long-term friction of the prolapsed tissue causes the skin of the cervix or vaginal wall to thicken and become keratinized, ulcerate and become secondarily infected, with occasional exudation of purulent or bloody substances.

Changes in secretions: Uterine prolapse will affect the blood circulation in the pelvis, leading to blood circulation disorders and local congestion, resulting in changes in menstrual volume and menorrhagia. At the same time, the organs in the pelvic cavity are prone to infection and ulcers, resulting in excessive and abnormal vaginal discharge.

Discomfort in the lower body: When the uterus is severely prolapsed, there will be an obvious foreign body sensation in the lower body, and it will affect normal activities, such as difficulty walking. Generally, this situation can only be relieved when lying flat.

At present, surgical treatment is a more commonly used treatment method. Surgical treatment mainly involves stabilizing the basic ligament after vaginal hysterectomy, repairing the pelvic floor muscles and vaginal wall, including repairing the anterior vaginal wall mucosa to prevent bladder prolapse, and repairing the posterior vaginal wall mucosa to prevent rectal prolapse.

This treatment method is relatively effective. As long as the wound heals, the possibility of recurrence is relatively small. The disadvantage of surgical treatment is that it will damage the vagina and uterus. For women who want to have children, surgical treatment is not the first choice.