What is uterine prolapse?

Uterine prolapse is a relatively serious gynecological disease, which is caused by external compression of the uterus or internal lesions. The downward trend often causes abdominal pain in women, which has a certain impact on their lives. However, many women do not pay attention to such diseases, which often leads to more serious consequences. Let us now understand what is uterine prolapse?

Uterine prolapse refers to the uterus descending along the vagina from its normal position, with the external cervical opening reaching below the level of the ischial spine, or even the entire uterus protruding out of the vaginal opening. This is called uterine prolapse. Uterine prolapse is often accompanied by bulging of the anterior and posterior walls of the vagina. Patients experience increased leucorrhea, which is sometimes pus-like or bloody. Some also experience menstrual disorders and excessive menstrual bleeding.

The main reasons are damage to the cervix, cardinal cervical ligament and uterosacral ligament caused by delivery and failure of supporting tissues to return to normal after delivery. In addition, most women in the postpartum period like to lie on their backs and are prone to chronic urinary retention. The uterus is prone to become posterior, with the axis of the uterus in the same direction as the axis of the vagina. When the abdominal pressure increases, the uterus will descend along the direction of the vagina and prolapse will occur. Postpartum squatting habits (such as washing diapers, washing vegetables, etc.) can increase abdominal pressure and cause uterine prolapse. Uterine prolapse in nulliparous women is caused by poor development of the supporting tissues of the reproductive organs.

The above is an explanation of uterine prolapse. Childbirth is the main cause of uterine prolapse, which can easily cause certain damage to one's uterine tissue cells. The symptoms of uterine prolapse are similar to the symptoms of our daily gynecological diseases. So when you find that your leucorrhea or menstruation is abnormal, you can go to the hospital to check your physical condition.