What to do about cervical prolapse

  The cervix is the channel connecting the uterus and the vagina, and it is the lowest part of the uterus. It is not caused by simple cervical prolapse, but usually by uterine prolapse. The uterus slides downward from its normal position along the vagina, and even all of it is prolapsed outside the vaginal opening. There are three degrees of uterine prolapse: first and second degree refers to the prolapse of the cervix out of the vaginal opening while the uterine body is still inside the vagina, called cervical prolapse, and third degree refers to the prolapse of the cervix and uterine body outside the vaginal opening. Uterine prolapse is often accompanied by prolapse of the anterior and posterior vaginal walls.  In the first degree of prolapse, the symptoms are mild; if there is leakage of urine when the abdominal pressure increases, or if there is lumbosacral pain or falling, etc., you can support the treatment, strengthen nutrition, pay attention to rest, avoid heavy physical labor, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, actively treat chronic cough, etc. You can do exercises to shrink and lift the anus, strengthen the pelvic floor muscles to improve the symptoms, and you can also use a uterine support, which can be reviewed once every 3-6 months after the support is placed. After putting the support, you can review it once every 3-6 months. For second- and third-degree uterine prolapse, if conservative treatment is not effective, surgery can be considered.  In summary, cervical prolapse needs to be treated differently according to the severity of the condition, with conservative treatment for mild cases and surgical treatment for severe cases.