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Four Stages of Uterine Prolapse: What You Should Know

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Uterine prolapse does not always come with easily recognizable symptoms. On occasion, it starts out with a slight sensation of heaviness, pain, or urinary issues. Determining what stage of prolapse your uterus is at will allow you to make an informed choice as to how to go forward with uterus prolapse treatment without surgery . What Are the Four Stages of Uterine Prolapse?  Classification of uterine prolapse is done on a scale from mild to severe depending on the level at which the uterus protrudes to the vagina. Stage 1: The uterus drops into the upper part of the vagina. Patients can have mild symptoms. Stage 2: The uterus further drops close to the opening of the vagina. Stage 3: The uterus drops down to the vagina opening or even goes through it, forming a bulge. Stage 4: The uterus almost protrudes completely from the vagina opening. The symptoms range from pelvic heaviness, pressure, problems urinating or having bowel movements, and vaginal bulge. Your symptoms and examinat...