FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PROLAPSE OF UTERUS

Background: Prolapse of uterus is a very common reproductive health problem in women in India. It is detrimental to emotional, physical and psychosocial well being of a woman. Factors affecting prolapse of uterus, if studied well,will help for preventive measures. Aim and Objective: To study the factors associated with uterine prolapse at SIMS,Manglore. Material and Methods: Total 60 patients diagnosed with uterine prolapse were studied. Data was collected with standard questions. Data included Detailed history,clinical examination and sociodemographic data. It was analysed with appropriate statistical tests. Results: Mean age of the patients in our study was 46 ± 3 years. Majority i.e. 41.66% of the patients were in the age group of 41-50 years .Patients from age group of 31-40 years were 10%. Majority patients were contribution with 3-4 parity. 66.66% patients were menopausal and 33.33% patients were premenopausal. 1st degree prolapse was not observed in any patients. 2nd degree and 3rd degree prolapsed was observed in 70% and 20% patients respectively.Procidentia was observed in 10% patients. Cystocele and rectocele were observed in 90% patients. “something coming out of vagina“ was the most common complaint of the patients (100%).11