Prolapse of the pelvic organs is generally a nonthreatening problem. You should contact your physician for an evaluation if you are having bothersome symptoms, and you suspect you might have this problem. It is also important to report changes in urinary symptoms to your doctor, since urinary infections are a possible complication of prolapse.
Minor prolapse of the uterus or bladder can be corrected with strengthening exercises of the pelvic floor muscles....
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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