Skip to main content
. 2014 Feb 3;14:20. doi: 10.1186/1472-6874-14-20

Table 2.

Distribution of uterine prolapse symptoms according to experiences by women in follow-up outreach clinics

Symptoms N %
Vaginal problems
 
 
Bulging of uterus and closure of vaginal opening
13
11.3
Difficulty sitting, standing, lifting, back pain, lower abdomen pain, prolonged bleeding
18
15.7
Difficulty standing, sitting, walking, lifting, bleeding
37
32.1
Difficulty sitting, standing, walking, lifting, Back pain, bleeding
47
40.9
Urinary incontinence
 
 
Burning and pain during urination
46
59.0
Urination while coughing and sneezing
22
28.2
Continuous urinary incontinence
10
12.8
Bowel problems
 
 
Multiple problems; need to reduce and hold uterus during defecation (digitization)
32
71.0
Constipation and pain during defecation
9
20.0
Fecal leakages 4 8.8