Topic Guide: About Uterine Prolapse
As the age of a woman increases at the same pace, the issues linked to her body also increase. With an increase in age, a women’s body goes through several different changes like Menopause, skin problems, hormonal changes, and uterine prolapse. In a conversation with Dr. Elsa, a Female Gynaecologist in Dubai she says, Uterine prolapse is a common condition that occurs when the uterus descends towards the vagina because of the internal support of the uterus offered by pelvic floor muscles and ligaments becomes weak over time. Considered the most common condition in aged women uterine prolapse is likely to happen to women who: have had more vaginal deliveries are in the post-menopausal condition, etc. Stages in Uterine Prolapse Uterine prolapse is divided into two stages determined by how far the uterus has descended. The two stages of uterine prolapse are: 1. Incomplete uterine prolapse: Under this condition, the uterus is said to be partially displaced into the vagina. 2. Complete uterine prolapse: Under this condition, a portion of the uterus is said to be extended from the vaginal opening. Under the stages, the condition is graded into 4 parts. 1. 1st degree: Descended to the upper vagina