What are the symptoms of prolapse?
If it develops over a number of years, symptoms can be subtle and can vary depending on the type of prolapse you have. You may experience pressure while standing for long time periods or be unable to wear a tampon. Most women don’t seek treatment until they actually feel a protrusion from their vagina and an interference with bowel movements.
Symptoms depend on the type of prolapse you have. Most women don’t seek treatment until they actually feel something bulging out of the vagina. Early symptoms can include pain with intercourse, difficulty keeping a tampon in, lower back pain after standing, urinary incontinence or constipation. As the condition grows women may begin to feel increased pressure in the vagina that worsens during the day. It may become difficult to completely empty the bladder and may require pushing against the vaginal to go. Initiating bowel movements may require pressing around the anus or in the vagina. Eventually a vaginal bulge will appear which protrudes out of the vagina and can grow to baseball size or larger.
The symptoms of prolapse may be subtle and vary depending on the type and severity of the prolapse. Women may complain of pelvic pressure or feeling like something is falling out. Symptoms that seem worse at the end of the day, after you have been on your feet for long periods of time, and improve when you get off your feet are likely attributed to pelvic organ prolapse. As previously mentioned, you may have difficulty wearing a tampon. The prolapse may be acting like a plug, partially blocking urine or stool until you change positions or the prolapse moves for some reason. Women report difficulty emptying their bladders, urinary frequency, urgency, and occasional urge incontinence as a result of this plugging effect. Some women may experience discomfort or pain during intercourse as a result of the prolapse. As the relaxation progresses, you may notice vaginal dryness, irritation, bleeding, or pain because these sensitive tissues can rub against your legs or clothing. Women sometimes
