Descent of Uterus / Uterine Prolapse Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 14, 2022
What is descent of uterus / uterine prolapse?
Protrusion of the uterus (womb) outside of the body. This happens when the muscles and tissues that support the womb become weakened (e.g. after repeated childbirths, aging), allowing the womb to drop out.
Symptoms of descent of uterus / uterine prolapse
Feeling that my uterus has dropped down, or something is coming out of the vagina
Questions your doctor may ask to check for descent of uterus / uterine prolapse
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose descent of uterus / uterine prolapse
Do you feel that your uterus is dropping out, or that something is protruding out of the vagina?
Treatment for descent of uterus / uterine prolapse
In simple cases, a pessary (plastic or rubber ring) inserted into the vagina can help support the womb. However, surgery is needed for a permanent repair.
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Reviewed By:
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan