What is pelvic organ prolapse?
Uterine prolapse (or Pelvic organ prolapse) occurs when the female pelvic organs fall from their normal position, into or through the vagina.
How do members experience pelvic organ prolapse?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pelvic organ prolapse*
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Common symptom
Fatigue
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Stress
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Urinary incontinence
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Pelvic pain
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for pelvic organ prolapse*
Who has pelvic organ prolapse on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 16 | |
| 40s | 39 | |
| 50s | 60 | |
| 60s | 67 | |
| 70+ | 60 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 243 |