3. Pelvic Support Symptoms The symptoms of pelvic support problems depend on which organs are involved. They can cause minor discomfort or major problems in the way the organs work. Symptoms include: • Feeling of pelvic heaviness or fullness, or as though something is falling out of the vagina • Pulling or aching feeling in the lower abdomen or pelvis • Leakage of urine or problems having a bowel movement
You may notice the symptoms after you have been standing for a long time or at the end of the day. The symptoms may be worsened by repeated coughing, lifting, or straining. In severe cases, the pelvic organs may bulge into the vagina. This bulge may stick out of the vaginal opening, where it may be seen with a mirror or felt with the fingers. Sometimes a woman may need to push the organs back up into the vagina to empty the bladder or have a bowel movement. In some cases, the uterus may stick out through the vaginal opening. If the uterus or a part of the vaginal wall stays outside of the vaginal opening, it may become irritated. It may develop small sores or ulcers that bleed or become infected.
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