Vaginal Relaxation
Health Encyclopedia: Uterine Prolapse
Pelvic relaxation; Pelvic floor hernia
Symptoms
- Sensation of heaviness or pulling in the pelvis
- A feeling as if "sitting on a small ball"
- Low
backache - Protrusion from the vaginal opening (in moderate to severe cases)
- Difficult or painful sexual intercourse
Signs and tests
A pelvic examination (with the woman bearing down) reveals protrusion of the
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Medications
...caffeine and alcohol, exercising regularly, and learning relaxation techniques may also help... Read more »
...control while using this medication. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding to your doctor. Consult... Read more »
...control while using this medication. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding to your doctor. Consult... Read more »
...caffeine and alcohol, exercising regularly, and learning relaxation techniques may help reduce... Read more »
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