PROLAPSE of the UTERUS

PROLAPSE OF THE UTERUS- support of the uterus become weak after childbirth and descent into the vaginal orifice.

Signs and Symptoms: same as Displacement of the Uterus

• backache
• feeling of pelvic pressure
• easy fatigue
• leukorrheal discharge
• urinary incontinence or urinary retention due to displacement of the bladder

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Post operation care for Hysterectomy

• keep patient on bed for 2-3 days with vaginal packing or pessary in place
• perineal care after vaginal packing removed
• allow to void freely if catheter removed

Nursing Responsibilities:

Industrial Nurses or Public health nurse is her responsibility to encouraged an individual to seek a medical check up if they are manifesting symptoms of displacement of the uterus