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Gynecology |
Prolapsed uterus?12/14/2006 |
I have a really complex problem, I don`t know if you can help, but it`s worth a try--- I don`t have insurance right now so I`m really desperate for some information. I am 27 years old. I just had my 4th child/c-section about a year ago, and I had all of them within the last 5 years. I just recently started feeling symptoms of what I am thinking could be a prolapsed uterus. It just feels like something is coming out of my vagina. I was trying to see if I could see anything or feel anything when I was in the shower, and I couldn`t see anything but when I put my finger inside I did something that made a bunch of blood pour out. Granted this is when my period should be, so that would be normal except that I haven`t had ANY other bleeding at all, before this or after. This was last night. So, I have just been on the internet today trying to figure out what this could be. Is it possible to have a prolapsed uterus at my age? I have gained a little bit of weight- I wouldn`t really call myself obese, but I am about 20 pounds overweight. I am not on birth control right now. And like I said I should be having my period right now, but am not experiencing any cramping or bleeding, I AM nursing though, so that makes it a little more confusing. Although I did have a normal period last month beginning on the 12th. I don`t know if you even answer questions this complex, but anyway- I am trying to do kegel exercises and it seems to make a little bit of a difference but I don`t know if that is just in my head or not. I guess I am just wondering if it would be worth it to fork out the money to go to a doctor when I am uninsured. Thank you so much for your time.
The symptoms of a uterine prolapse are often vaginal pressure, low back pain or the feeling of something hanging out of the vagina. I don't think the bleeding was a part of that, just the irregular bleeding you can have while breastfeeding. Having a cesarean delivery rather than a vaginal delivery may be protective, but you didn't state how you had your previous 3 children. Obesity, chronic cough, constipation, can all increase the chances of a prolapse. Kegels should definitely help. If you can't feel the cervix hanging out of the vagina, you can empty your bowels and bladder well and don't have intractable pain, you could continue to do Kegels and see how much it improves without risk of further problems. You will get significant spontaneous improvement for the first 6 months after delivery. If you are still having problems, you could see a gynecologist for a limited exam. Without insurance, there usually are many places that will help find resources for your care.
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Thomas A deHoop, MD Formerly Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Director, Medical Student Education No longer associated |
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