Patient's question:
I just had a C-section and gave birth on the 12th. Yesterday while taking a bath, I noticed something egg-sized leaking out from the vaginal opening. I could push it back in with my hand, but when I went to the toilet while squatting, it felt like it would slip out again. Hello doctor, is this uterine prolapse? But the uterus isn't supposed to have scars now, right? But I don't feel any pain?Doctor's answer:
Uterine prolapse, also known as uterine descent, occurs when the inner wall of the uterus cannot contract and return properly, bending into the vagina. In severe cases, it may extend outside the body. The general symptoms of uterine prolapse include at least a sensation of something falling down (a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen), accompanied by chronic lower back and back pain. In more severe cases, it can affect the bladder and rectum, leading to frequent urination, incomplete emptying of the bladder, or difficulty with bowel movements. The best treatment for uterine prolapse remains surgical therapy. This involves performing a vaginal hysterectomy, followed by the firm fixation of supporting ligaments and other structures. Simultaneously, the pelvic floor muscles and vaginal walls are repaired, including suturing the anterior vaginal wall mucosa to prevent bladder prolapse.