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Pelvic relaxation; Pelvic floor hernia
A pelvic examination with the woman bearing down will show how far the uterus comes down. Uterine prolapse is mild when the cervix drops into the lower part of the vagina . Uterine prolapse is moderate when the cervix drops out of the vaginal opening.
The pelvic exam may show protrusion of the bladder and front wall of the vagina (cystocele) or rectum and back wall of the vagina (rectocele) into the vaginal space. The ovaries and bladder may also be positioned lower in the pelvis than usual.
A mass may be noted on pelvic exam if a tumor is causing the prolapse (this is rare).