Could I Have a Prolapse?
Signs and Symptoms of Moderate to Severe Uterine Prolapse Include: Sensation of Heaviness or Pulling in Your Pelvis. Tissue Protruding from Your Vagina...
Signs and symptoms of moderate to severe uterine prolapse include: Sensation of heaviness or pulling in your pelvis. Tissue protruding from your vagina. Urinary problems, such as urine leakage (incontinence) or urine retention.
How do I know if I have a prolapse?
- a feeling of heaviness around your lower tummy and genitals.
- a dragging discomfort inside your vagina.
- feeling like there's something coming down into your vagina – it may feel like sitting on a small ball.
- feeling or seeing a bulge or lump in or coming out of your vagina.
Must Read
Can you self diagnose prolapse?
To check for prolapse, you can perform a quick self-exam. Empty your bladder. Take a mirror to exam the perineum or the area “down there.” Stand with one foot propped up so that you can more easily view the opening of the vagina.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
