Uterine Prolapse:

The uterus (womb) is located at the upper portion of the vagina. The cervix is the portion of the uterus that can be visualized in the vagina. The remaining portion of the uterus occupies the pelvis inside the abdomen. The uterosacral ligaments support the uterus and the upper portion of the vagina.

Detachments or elongation of the uterosacral ligaments can allow the uterus and cervix to descend into the lower portions of the vagina. There are mild cases of uterine prolapse that may not result in symptoms and there can be severe cases where the uterus and cervix have dropped beyond the opening of the vagina. Symptoms associated with uterine prolapse are: Cervix outside of vagina, pelvic pain, vaginal pressure, pain with intercourse, dysfunctional voiding and defecation and atrophy of vaginal skin.

Below is a comparison of a normal female uterus to a prolapsed uterus.

The below is a diagram of normal female anatomy.

Normal Female Anatomy:

For uterine prolapse treatment options, please contact Dr. Richard M. Wasserman, M.D. at Nevada Surgery and Cancer Care, Las Vegas, Nevada at -
1-866-374-7531.

• Vaginal Prolapse
• Cystocele
• Rectocele
• Uterine Prolapse (you are here)
• Enterocele
• Female Urinary Incontinence
• Stress Urinary Incontinence
• Overactive Bladder
• Mixed Urinary Incontinence