Uterine Prolapse

Uterine prolapse occurs when pelvic floor muscles and ligaments stretch and weaken, providing inadequate support for the uterus. The uterus then descends into the vaginal canal.

 

Symptoms can include:

  • Sensation of heaviness or pulling in your pelvis
  •  Tissue protruding from your vagina
  •  Low back pain
  •  Difficulty with sexual activity
  • Symptoms that are less bothersome in the morning and worsen as the day goes on

The three main factors that contribute to the development of Uterine Prolapse are:

  1. Hereditary. Uterine Prolapse can run in families.  There are genes that code for the supporting structures of the uterus and variations in these genes can lead to weakening of the pelvic floor.
  2. Childbirth. Vaginal birth can stretch and weaken the supporting structures of the uterus.
  3. Age. As supporting structures of the uterus age, they weaken.

Uterine Prolapse is diagnosed by pelvic exam.  Often times, other defects of the pelvic floor are present, such as cystocele and rectocele.Treatment for uterine prolapse  ranges from no treatment for a mild prolapse to surgery or a pessary for a more advanced prolapse.

Treatment for Uterine Prolapse:

Pessary for Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse Repair
da Vanci Robotic Sacrolcopopexy