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UterineProlapse • -Uterine prolapse (dropped uterus) is a condition in which a womans uterus (womb) sags or slips out of its normal position. The uterus may slip enough that it drops partially into the vagina (the birth canal), creating a perceptible lump or bulge. This is called incomplete prolapse. In a more severe case— known as complete prolapse—the uterus slips to such a degree that some of the tissue drops outside of the vagina. Uterine Prolapse 2 • -Prolapse Definition • Prolapse literally means to fall out of place. In medicine, prolapse is a condition where organs, such as the uterus, fall down or slip out of place. It is generally reserved for organs protruding through the vagina, or for the misalignment of the valves of the heart. Uterine Prolapse 3 • -Anatomy of the Vagina • -The vaginal vault has three compartments: an anterior compartment (consisting of the anterior vaginal wall), a middle compartment (cervix), and a posterior compartment (posterior vaginal wall). Uterine prolapse involves the cervix. Uterine Prolapse 4 • Signs Symptoms • -Women with mild cases of uterine prolapse may have no obvious symptoms. However, as the slipped uterus falls further out of position, it can place pressure on other pelvic organs—such as the bladder or bowel—causing a variety of symptoms, including: • Pelvic pressure: a feeling of heaviness or pressure in the pelvis • Pelvic pain: discomfort in the pelvis, abdomen or lower back • Pain during intercourse • A protrusion of tissue from the opening of the vagina • Recurrent bladder infections Uterine Prolapse 5 • Unusual or excessive discharge from the