Diagnosis
A prolapsed uterus is often diagnosed during a pelvic exam. In this procedure, a doctor might ask you to:
– Tighten the pelvic muscles like you are trying to stop a stream of urine. The purpose is to check the strength of the pelvic muscles.
– Bear down like having a bowel movement. This can help a doctor assess how far your uterus has sagged into the vagina.
In addition, you may need to answer a few questions to help your doctor find out how a prolapsed uterus affects your life. The information is important for deciding treatment options. For people with serious incontinence, some tests can be suggested to measure bladder functions. [7]
