What are the dangers of uterine prolapse

The harm caused by uterine prolapse is very serious. For example, it can easily cause swelling in the female vagina, or frequent pain in the lumbar area. Some may also cause menstrual disorders, increased leucorrhea, and various adverse urinary tract symptoms.

1. Lumbar pain:

This is especially true 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.

2. Vaginal prolapse:

The patient reported that a spherical object had prolapsed from the vagina, which was more obvious when she was walking or doing physical labor, and returned on its own after she rested in bed. In severe cases, the sagging remains outside all day and cannot be fixed by itself. When walking, the friction with clothes causes discomfort. Long-term friction can lead to ulcers, infection, increased secretions, and even bleeding. Over time, the local tissue will become thickened and keratinized.

3. Urinary tract symptoms:

For most patients with uterine prolapse, when they laugh, cough violently, or exert themselves, the abdominal pressure suddenly increases, causing urinary incontinence and urine overflow. Uterine prolapse is often accompanied by varying degrees of cystocele, but whether stress urinary incontinence occurs depends on whether the anatomical relationship between the bladder and urethra is changed. A small number of patients with uterine prolapse have difficulty urinating, which leads to urinary retention. They need to push the bulging bladder forward with their fingers before they can urinate. The cause is severe cystocele, where the enlarged bladder is located below the urethra.

4. Menstrual changes and excessive vaginal discharge:

Due to the prolapse of pelvic organs, blood circulation disorders and local congestion occur, which affect normal menstruation and may cause excessive menstruation. In addition, due to blood circulation disorders, prolapse of organs may cause ulcers and infections, resulting in increased leucorrhea and bloody secretions.

5. Dystocia:

Generally, it does not affect conception, pregnancy and delivery. However, if the uterus prolapses and cannot be reduced, cervical edema may occur after delivery, and the cervix may have difficulty in dilating, leading to dystocia.