Genital prolapse in women of Bhaktapur, Nepal

Abstract

Genital prolapse is one of the commonest reproductive morbidity in developing country. Common predisposing factors are multiparity, early postpartum sternous activity, advanced age and menopause. This study conducted in Bhaktapur district in five months included 1337 women aged 20 and above. The prevalence of female genital prolapse found to be 7.55%. Maximum numbers of women were having children eight and more (48.51%). Only 1.9% of women with genital prolapse were nulliparous. Home delivery is still common in Bhaktapur, 79% of women with genital prolapse had all children born at home without help. Regarding post partum activity majority of them (64.3%) told that they took rest at least one month after delivery but 26.73% started working in field in 2-3 weeks after delivery. The use of pessary is 25% among female with genital prolapse but only a few were following medical advice to change the ring. Nine women were having impacted ring in situ for years.