Patient's question:
I am 34 years old this year, and recently I have been feeling extremely fatigued. Even with a little bit of work, I feel very tired. There is severe pain in my lower back. My friend suggested I go to the hospital for a check-up to see if it could be uterine prolapse. I want to know what uterine prolapse is and what symptoms it might have?Doctor's answer:
Uterine prolapse refers to the descent of the uterus into the vagina, and in severe cases, it may even protrude outside the vaginal opening. The symptoms of uterine prolapse vary depending on the degree of prolapse. Mild prolapse generally does not cause obvious symptoms. Moderate prolapse may present with a sensation of heaviness in the abdomen, lower back pain, frequent urination, and urgency, as well as discomfort during sexual activity or walking. Severe prolapse occurs when the uterus completely falls into the vaginal opening, and it may even lead to cervical erosion due to friction and other factors.