More than 600,000 women in Nepal are suffering from Uterine Prolapse, an expert said here Tuesday.

"A total of 106,000 among the women suffering from Uterine Prolapse need surgical repair in Nepal," Rajendra Gurung, reproductive health expert at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said at a function.

About 44 per cent of the women affected by the complication belonged to the 20-29 age group and that in 45 per cent of the affected women the condition appeared after first pregnancy, Gurung revealed.

The infringement of the basic rights of women was responsible for the condition prevailing, especially, in the rural areas of Nepal, Gurung said at a meeting on "Fallen womb: A hidden tragedy for women in Nepal" organized by UNFPA.

Uterine Prolepse is a condition where the uterus moves downward into the vaginal opening when the ligaments that support the uterus can no longer hold the organ in place, Gurung noted.

"It is caused by extensive physical labor, especially, during pregnancy, low availability of skilled birth attendants and rapid succession of pregnancies," Gurung added.

Meanwhile, Amik Sherchan, Nepali deputy prime minister and minister for health and population said that the government was trying to improve the condition but it needed a concerted effort from all stakeholders to improve the situation of the women.

"The government is trying to make treatment more accessible in the rural areas and for the low-income group, where, the prevalence of the condition is higher," Sherchan said at the function.

Source: Xinhua