Prolapsed Uterus Treatment in India
About Prolapsed Uterus
Key Highlights
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Effectively relieves symptoms like pelvic pressure, bulging, and discomfort.Can restore normal bladder and bowel function, reducing incontinence.Improves sexual function and overall quality of life.Offers both minimally invasive (laparoscopic/vaginal) and traditional surgical options.Procedures can be tailored to preserve the uterus (for future fertility) or involve removal (hysterectomy).
Who is this surgery for?
- Symptomatic uterine prolapse (feeling of heaviness, bulging, or a lump in the vagina).
- Prolapse that interferes with daily activities, exercise, or sexual intercourse.
- Associated urinary problems like stress incontinence, frequent infections, or incomplete emptying.
- Associated bowel dysfunction such as constipation or difficulty with defecation.
- Failure of conservative management options like pelvic floor physiotherapy or a vaginal pessary.
- Ulceration or bleeding of the protruding vaginal tissues.
How to prepare
- Complete medical history review and physical/pelvic examination by the gynecologist.
- Pre-operative tests including blood work, urine analysis, and possibly an ECG or chest X-ray.
- Discussion of surgical options (e.g., hysterectomy vs. suspension) and associated risks.
- Management of any chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised by the doctor.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the scheduled surgery.
- Arranging for help at home during the initial recovery period.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, infection, or blood clots.
- Injury to surrounding organs like the bladder, urethra, or rectum.
- New or persistent urinary incontinence or difficulty urinating.
- Pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia).
- Recurrence of the prolapse over time.
- Mesh-related complications (if synthetic mesh is used), such as erosion, pain, or infection.
- Risks specific to hysterectomy: Early menopause if ovaries are removed, loss of fertility.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay typically lasts 1-3 days for monitoring and pain management.
- Avoid heavy lifting (more than 5-10 kg), strenuous exercise, and sexual intercourse for 4-6 weeks.
- Manage pain with prescribed medications and use ice packs to reduce swelling.
- Follow a high-fiber diet and use stool softeners to prevent constipation and straining.
- Practice pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises as recommended to strengthen support muscles.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor healing.
- Gradually resume normal activities; full recovery may take 6-8 weeks.
- Report any signs of infection (fever, foul-smelling discharge) or severe pain immediately.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-8 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering prolapsed uterus in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for prolapsed uterus in India include Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Gem Hospital Coimbatore, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform prolapsed uterus. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for prolapsed uterus compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Prolapsed Uterus in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing prolapsed uterus.
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