UTERINE DISPLACEMENT

DEFINITION

A deviation from the normal position of the uterus in the lesser pelvis.the displacement of the uterus may be forward, backward, or lateral

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Displacement or prolapsed of the uterus, bladder, or rectum can be a congenital or acquired condition. congenital tilting or flexion of the uterus is rare. more commonly, tilting or flexion disorders in which the uterus remains within the pelvic cavity are related to the scarring anf inflammation of pelvic inflammantory, endometriosis, pregnancy and tumors.

SYMPTOMS

Dysmenorrhea

Dyspareunia

infertility

backache

constipation

urinary incontinence

hemorrhoids

fecal incontinence

NURSING DIAGNOSES

anxiety

stress incontinence

SURGERY

Anterior colporrhaphy- repair of the cystocele

posterior colporrhaphy- repair of retocele

surgical repositioning for prolapsed uterus

hysterectomy- for women who are postmenopausal with procidentia