{"id":4327,"date":"2023-02-13T16:25:45","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T15:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kontinenzzentrum.ch\/?page_id=4327"},"modified":"2025-06-13T12:12:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T10:12:57","slug":"uterine-prolapse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kontinenzzentrum.ch\/en\/diseases\/pelvic-prolapse\/uterine-prolapse.html","title":{"rendered":"Uterine Prolapse"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Uterine Prolapse: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options<\/h1>\n

A descent of the uterus<\/strong> (descensus uteri) or uterine prolapse<\/strong> into the vagina primarily refers to the lowering of the uterus<\/strong>. A slight weakening of the pelvic floor develops in around half of all women in the course of their lives. The resulting slight lowering of the uterus is often asymptomatic. Preventive measures such as regular pelvic floor training support the muscles and usually prevent further descent. However, if the pelvic floor muscles are more severely weakened, the uterus and cervix may change position until they also protrude into the vagina.<\/p>\n

Treatment is not always necessary if the uterus changes position. Patients can discuss their symptoms with their doctor. Depending on the diagnosis, the intensity of the symptoms and the resulting level of suffering as well as the individual circumstances, our experts will decide on the next steps and suitable methods of treatment. The aim is to help the affected patient regain a better quality of life by correcting the uterine prolapse or preventing further prolapse of the organ.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Find Information about Treatment Options for Uterine Prolapse<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Contact us<\/b> for a consultation. We will be happy to provide you with information about your individual assessment and treatment options for uterine prolapse in the pelvis. The Hirslanden Continence Centre in Zurich is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can reach us by telephone on +41 44 387 29 10<\/a><\/b> or via our online appointment booking system<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/i>+41 44 387 29 10<\/a><\/div>
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Uterine Prolapse: Frequency and Course<\/h2>\n

Who Can Be Affected by Uterine Prolapse?<\/h3>\n

Pelvic prolapse is one of the most common conditions in women over the age of 55. In the course of their lives, one in three women in Switzerland suffers from uterine prolapse. In around one in ten women, this pelvic floor prolapse<\/a> is so severe that surgery is required. Such problems often occur during or after the menopause<\/strong>. However, uterine prolapse can also occur without symptoms. Younger women suffer from this less frequently, e.g. after heavy births.<\/p>\n

What Happens when the Uterus and Cervix Descend in the Pelvic Floor?<\/h3>\n

A prolapse can cause the position of the uterus or the end of the vagina to drop into the vagina (uterine prolapse or vaginal prolapse). This condition can vary in severity and may even result in the uterus or vagina protruding from the vaginal opening. There are four stages of uterine prolapse:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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