Some symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse may include:
These symptoms describe various manifestations of pelvic organ prolapse, a condition where pelvic organs such as the bladder, uterus, or rectum descend into the vaginal canal due to weakened pelvic floor muscles and ligaments.
Symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse may include:
- A sensation of heaviness or fullness in the vagina.
- Feeling as if something is falling out of the vagina.
- Sensations of pulling or aching in the lower abdomen or pelvis.
- Perception of a “bulge” in the lower abdomen or pelvis.
- Urethral kinking, leading to difficulty in fully emptying the bladder or recurrent urinary tract infections.
- Urinary incontinence, characterized by urine leakage due to the bladder descending into the vagina. This can also manifest as urgency to urinate, frequent urination, and painful urination.
- Anal incontinence, which occurs when the rectum protrudes into or out of the vagina, resulting in difficulty controlling bowel movements. Damage to the anal sphincter muscles may also contribute to this symptom.
These symptoms can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life and may require medical intervention, including pelvic floor exercises, pessary insertion, or surgical repair, depending on the severity of the prolapse.