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Medical Author:

Sarah Samreen, MBBS

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George Lazarou, MD, FACOG

Medical Editor:

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.

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Prolapsed Uterus Diagnosis

The health care professional can diagnose uterine prolapse with a medical history and physical examination of the pelvis.

• The doctor may need to examine the patient in standing position as well as while she is lying down and ask her to cough or strain to increase the pressure in the abdomen.
• Specific conditions, such as ureteral obstruction due to complete prolapse, may need an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) or renal sonography. In an IVP, dye is injected into a vein, and a series of X-rays are taken to view its progress through the urinary tract.
• Ultrasound may be used to rule out other pelvic problems. In this test, a sensor device is passed over the abdomen or inserted into the vagina to create images with sound waves.
• Sometimes, other imaging tests such as MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) may be used to accurately image the pelvis.