Uterine prolapse

Introduction: Uterine prolapse

Uterine prolapse: Prolapse of the uterus into the wrong position. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Uterine prolapse is available below.

Symptoms of Uterine prolapse

• No symptoms - minor cases may not be noticed
• Increased vaginal discharge
• Dragging sensation in lower abdomen and back
• Feeling of vaginal fullness
• Reduction in symptoms when lying down

See full list of 18 symptoms of Uterine prolapse

Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Uterine prolapse:

• Vaginal Health: Home Testing:
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  • Home Vaginal PH Tests
  • Home Yeast Infection Tests
  • Home Candida Kits
  • Home Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Tests
  • Home Bladder Tests

Medical Textbooks Online about Uterine prolapse

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Uterine prolapse?

• Misdiagnosis of Uterine prolapse
• Underlying causes of Uterine prolapse (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

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Causes of Uterine prolapse

• Weak pelvic floor muscles
• Pregnancy
• Childbirth
• Menopause
• Persistent cough

See full list of 7 causes of Uterine prolapse

More information about causes of Uterine prolapse:

• Underlying causes of Uterine prolapse
• Uterine prolapse as a complication caused by other conditions

Treatments for Uterine prolapse

• Watchful waiting - no treatment may be required in mild cases
• Vaginal pessary
• Surgical repair
• Pelvic floor exercises
• Physiotherapy

See full list of 7 treatments for Uterine prolapse

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Patient Surveys for Uterine prolapse

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Reseach about Uterine prolapse

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Clinical Trials for Uterine prolapse

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Uterine prolapse include:

• Prophylactic Antibiotic Treatment During Vaginal Repair - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Cefuroxime
• Pelvic Floor Disorders Network - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Does Doing Pelvic Floor Exercise Ease Symptoms for Women Living With Prolapse? - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• PFMT in Treatment and Prevention of POP (POP Study) - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Posterior IVS Versus Sacrospinous Suspension in Vaginal Vault Prolapse Repair - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)

See full list of 8 Clinical Trials for Uterine prolapse

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Definitions of Uterine prolapse:

Downward displacement of the uterus. It is classified in various degrees: in the first degree the cervix is within the vaginal orifice; in the second degree the cervix is outside the orifice; in the third degree the entire uterus is outside the orifice. - (Source - Diseases Database)