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Table 2 Distribution of uterine prolapse symptoms according to experiences by women in follow-up outreach clinics

From: Women’s experiences and health care-seeking practices in relation to uterine prolapse in a hill district of Nepal

Symptoms

N

%

Vaginal problems

  

Bulging of uterus and closure of vaginal opening

13

11.3

Difficulty sitting, standing, lifting, back pain, lower abdomen pain, prolonged bleeding

18

15.7

Difficulty standing, sitting, walking, lifting, bleeding

37

32.1

Difficulty sitting, standing, walking, lifting, Back pain, bleeding

47

40.9

Urinary incontinence

  

Burning and pain during urination

46

59.0

Urination while coughing and sneezing

22

28.2

Continuous urinary incontinence

10

12.8

Bowel problems

  

Multiple problems; need to reduce and hold uterus during defecation (digitization)

32

71.0

Constipation and pain during defecation

9

20.0

Fecal leakages

4

8.8