By: Marissa Bailey

Prolapsed uterus  The uterus is almost directly above the vagina.  Ligaments hold the uterus in proper position so that it does not prolapse or herniate into the vagina.  Severe prolapse can result in the uterine cervix protruding from the vaginal opening.

Symptoms?  A feeling of fullness or pressure in your pelvis  Low back pain  Feeling that something is coming out of your vagina  Painful sexual intercourse  Difficulty with urination or moving your bowels  Difficulty walking

Caused by?  Pregnancy/multiple childbirths with normal or complicated delivery  Weakness in the pelvic muscles with advancing age  Loss of natural estrogen  Conditions leading to increased pressure in the abdomen such as chronic cough (with bronchitis and asthma),  Being overweight or obese with its additional strain on pelvic muscles  Major surgery in the pelvic area leading to loss of external support

Cure?  Surgery!!