Feeling like 'sitting on a ball' or seeing a lump protruding from the vagina.
Heaviness or aching in the lower back or pelvis, which gets worse by the end of the day.
Leaking urine when coughing (Stress Incontinence) or difficulty starting the stream.
Needing to press on the vagina (splinting) to help pass stool.
Pain during intercourse or feeling of laxity (looseness).
Sometimes, mild prolapse has no symptoms at all. It is only discovered during a routine pap smear or pelvic exam. Regular checkups are vital.
Self-Check Guide
"If you have to push on the bulge to pass urine or stool, it's a sign of significant prolapse needing treatment."
Dr. Jaya explains how to identify if the lump you feel is a prolapsed uterus, bladder (cystocele), or rectum (rectocele).
Nearly 50% of women who have had children have some degree of prolapse, though not all have symptoms.
