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Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

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12.6 Prolaps of the Uterus<br />

A descent of the uterus <strong>and</strong> always it is with parts of upper<br />

vagina with it.<br />

Three degrees are recognonized.<br />

- First degree prolapse diagnosed when there is slight<br />

descent of the uterus but the cervix remains with in the<br />

vagina.<br />

- Second degree prolapse indicates that the cervix projects<br />

beyond the vulva when the patient strains. Third degree<br />

prolapse or complete procidential, the inside uterus has<br />

prolapsed out side the vulva <strong>and</strong> most it not all of the<br />

vagina is averted.<br />

• Imperfect development of the supportive tissue<br />

• stretching of the supportive tissues at child birth<br />

• Atrophy of the supporting tissue<br />

Sign <strong>and</strong> Symptoms<br />

- A feeling of something falling out<br />

- Dragging pains in the pelvis<br />

- Some protrusion at the vulva<br />

- Difficulty or discomfort in micturation or defecation<br />

Diagnosis<br />

- Types <strong>and</strong> degree of prolapse can be determined by<br />

• Observing the vulva when the patient is straining or<br />

coughing<br />

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