There is a social taboo in Nepali society about sharing reproductive health problems and concerns, such as uterine prolapse, with others. Women are embarrassed and scared to talk about their problems because they fear social isolation within their communities. They are afraid of being ostracized, not being able to find work, and for being blamed for their condition.

Women who do not discuss uterine prolapse with others are less likely to receive medical attention and to stop the prolapse from progressing.

Women are also scared of telling their husbands about their problem and often suffer in silence for the duration of the marriage. They worry that their husbands will leave them and marry another wife, or that their husbands will beat them or kick them out of their homes.

Goulab Devi Ram