Prolapsed Uterus (cont.)
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- Prolapsed Uterus Overview
- Prolapsed Uterus Causes
- Prolapsed Uterus Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Prolapsed Uterus Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
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Other Therapy
If you do not want surgery or are a poor candidate for surgery, you may decide to wear a supportive device, called a pessary, in your vaginal canal to support the falling uterus. You can use this temporarily or permanently. They come in various shapes and sizes and must be fitted to you. If your prolapse is severe, a pessary may not work. Also, pessaries can be irritating inside your vagina and may cause a foul-smelling discharge.
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Uterine Prolapse »
Uterine prolapse is a descent or herniation of the uterus into or beyond the vagina.

