Uterovaginal prolapse (UVP) is a global health crisis in the aging female and is one of the commonest reproductive morbidity in developing countries with high prevalence among them. Even if mortality resulting from it is trivial, still it has a massive impact on day to day activities of a woman afflicted by this condition; hence declining their quality of life (including sexual, urinary and social functions). In USA, it is often treated early to avoid any significant wear and tear in patient’s quality of life. But in developing nations like India, as it is not treated early may lead to increased troubles on daily lives of women. It is the third most common indication for hysterectomy. In classical unani text, it was mentioned that, Uterine prolapse is mainly caused by weakness of ribatate rehm due to accumulation of balghame lazij. Moreover, it usually occurs in old age women having excessive rutubat in their body. It is symptomatic in 10% of women which usually require surgery; however mild stages of prolapse which are commonly asymptomatic and surgical intervention is not indicated can be managed conservatively with Unani medicine. The complications associated with UVP are decubitus ulcer, carcinoma of cervix, urinary tract infection, renal failure, etc. This review article gives a detailed description of uterine prolapse including its causes, pathogenesis, diagnosis, principle of treatment in Unani system of medicine.
