What is uterine prolapse?

Uterine prolapse is a common disease among women with a high incidence rate. It poses a great threat to women's physical health. I believe that most female friends do not want to be troubled by uterine prolapse. However, it still spreads and threatens women, bringing great impact to the lives and work of female friends. But, what exactly is uterine prolapse? What is the cause?

The patient feels that his abdomen is falling, and the pain is more obvious when he walks and squats. In severe cases, the dislocated mass cannot be put back, affecting his movement. Due to long-term exposure to the outside, the cervix may develop thickening and keratinization of the mucosal surface or erosion and ulceration. Patients experience increased leucorrhea, which is sometimes pus-like or bloody. Some also experience menstrual disorders and excessive menstrual bleeding.

Uterine prolapse is the downward displacement of the uterus along the vagina. It can be divided into 3 degrees according to the degree of prolapse:

1. Ⅰ degree

Uterine prolapse does not require treatment and can be recovered by resting.

2. II degree

It means that the cervix has protruded out of the vaginal opening, but the uterus or part of the uterus is still in the vagina. However, because the range involved is too large, in mild cases only the cervix may protrude from the vaginal opening, while in severe cases the cervix may be elongated, causing the entire elongated cervix and vaginal wall to protrude from the vaginal opening.

Grade II uterine prolapse is divided into mild and severe types: ① Mild Grade II - the cervix and part of the anterior vaginal wall are turned out of the vaginal opening. ② Severe Grade II: The cervix, part of the uterine body, and most or all of the anterior vaginal wall are protruded out of the vaginal opening.

3. Grade III

It means that the entire uterine body, cervix, the entire anterior vaginal wall and part of the posterior vaginal wall are turned out of the vaginal opening.

Uterine prolapse is a type of gynecological disease. It poses a great threat to women and has many harmful effects on them. It may even affect their fertility. Therefore, everyone must understand what uterine prolapse looks like through ultrasound. Take preventive measures in daily life, and if you have symptoms of uterine prolapse, you must seek timely treatment!