How serious is a prolapsed uterus?

A prolapse is not life threatening, but it can cause pain and discomfort. Symptoms can usually be improved with pelvic floor exercises and lifestyle changes, but sometimes medical treatment is needed.

What causes procidentia?

Procidentia occurs when the ligaments and muscles of the pelvic floor are stretched and weakened to the point that they can no longer provide support to the uterus. When this happens, the uterus slips into the vagina or bulges out of it.

What happens if a prolapsed uterus is left untreated?

An untreated prolapse can cause sores on the cervix (opening to the uterus) and increase chances of infection or injury to other pelvic organs.

What are the side effects of a prolapsed uterus?

What are the symptoms of uterine prolapse?

• Leakage of urine.
• Inability to completely empty your bladder.
• Feeling of heaviness or fullness in your pelvis.
• Bulging in your vagina.
• Lower-back pain.
• Aching, or the feeling of pressure, in your lower abdomen or pelvis.
• Constipation.

What is the difference between enterocele and rectocele?

A rectocele occurs when the end of the large intestine (rectum) pushes against and moves the back wall of the vagina. An enterocele (small bowel prolapse) occurs when the small bowel presses against and moves the upper wall of the vagina.

Should you have a hysterectomy for a prolapsed uterus?

A hysterectomy for uterine prolapse removes the uterus that has dropped into the vagina. When the symptoms of uterine prolapse become debilitating for a woman and nonsurgical treatments and surgical options to repair the uterus are not appropriate, we recommend hysterectomy.

Is surgery necessary for prolapsed uterus?

Your doctor might recommend surgery to repair uterine prolapse. Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) or vaginal surgery might be an option. Surgery can involve: Repair of weakened pelvic floor tissues.

Is a rectocele life threatening?

An anterior rectocele is not a dangerous or harmful condition. They do not cause bowel cancer. If it is not bothering you, you could decide to do nothing about it. You should think about having treatment if you are getting symptoms which are bothering you.