What are pelvic organ prolapse symptoms?

Not all women will notice they have a prolapse. In some cases, it’s an incidental finding when you have a medical examination of your vaginal area, such as during a cervical screening test.

If the condition is more advanced, you may notice pelvic prolapse symptoms such as:

A discernable bulge or lump in your vagina.

A sensation of heaviness, fullness, or pressure inside your vagina.

Difficulty with fully emptying your bowel or bladder.

Bowel or urinary incontinence.

Lower back pain.

Recurrent urinary tract infections. Pain during sexual intercourse.

Some women find that their discomfort is worse toward the end of the day, especially if you’ve been on your feet for a long time. Lying down may help to improve your symptoms.