Uterine prolapse is when the uterus descends from its normal position along the vagina or even slips out of the vaginal opening.
The normal uterus is attached to the vagina at the upper end of the vagina. At one end of the vagina is the vaginal opening and at the other end is the vaginal part of the cervix of the uterus.
Due to weak pelvic floor tissues, the effects of pregnancy, childbirth, and aging can cause the uterus to slide down the vagina from its original position at the upper end of the vagina, dislodge to the vaginal opening, or even detach the uterus completely.
In mild cases of uterine prolapse, there is no obvious discomfort or conscious symptoms, often found during gynecological examination, and can be improved through pelvic floor muscle exercises. In severe cases of uterine prolapse, there is a foreign body sensation in the vulva, which seriously affects life and is more common in the elderly. When uterine prolapse is serious, timely medical treatment is needed.