Women giving birth are like crossing a disaster, and the most severely affected area is undoubtedly the pelvic floor muscles.
Urinary leakage, lower back pain, and prolapse are the three major troubles for postpartum women.
According to a tracking survey conducted by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, the probability of women experiencing prolapse after 20 years of natural childbirth is as high as 14.6%.
Why will there be “loss of flesh” 20 years later when there is no prolapse after giving birth? This is determined by the structure of the female pelvic floor. The organs in the pelvic cavity are supported by the pelvic floor muscles at the bottom on one side and suspended on the pelvis by ligaments and fascia on the other. When pregnancy, childbirth, and other factors damage the pelvic floor muscles, the support capacity of the pelvic organ at the bottom is weakened. So the load on the ligaments will increase.
When young, the body functions better, so it is not easy to prolapse. But if the pelvic floor muscles are not repaired in a timely manner,
As we age, the ligaments and fascia become overwhelmed, and prolapse becomes a concern!
If you find yourself experiencing the following 7 symptoms, please be careful to prevent uterine prolapse
No.1 Lumbosacral pain
The uterus is mainly maintained by four types of ligaments in its normal anatomical position, with one end of the uterosacral ligament connecting to the cervix and the other end attached to the fascia in front of the 2.3th sacral vertebra.
Therefore, during the development stage of uterine prolapse, there is often pain and a feeling of heaviness in the lumbosacral region, especially after prolonged standing or overwork, the symptoms become more obvious and require bed rest to alleviate. Postpartum lower back pain in young women is often caused by lumbar muscle strain and pelvic tilt. Suggest going to the hospital for examination of the lumbar spine and pelvic floor to determine if there is uterine prolapse.
NO.2 Changes in secretions
Uterine prolapse can affect the blood circulation in the pelvic cavity, causing local congestion to a certain extent, which is more likely to cause infections and even ulcers in the pelvic organs. It is often manifested as abnormal or increased vaginal discharge accompanied by bloody secretions.
NO.3 Urinary abnormalities
When the uterus protrudes, it compresses the anterior wall of the vagina, which further affects bladder and urethral function.
At this point, you will face problems such as frequent urination, urgency, difficulty urinating, and frequent urinary tract infections. There is also a risk of urinary incontinence when coughing, wheezing, or laughing.
NO.4 Difficulty in defecation
When the uterus protrudes, it presses against the posterior wall of the vagina, which will compress the rectum.
At this time, constipation, difficulty in defecation and other conditions may occur, and in severe cases, it may even be necessary to reposition the protruding part before continuing to defecate, causing a great impact on daily life.
NO.5 Decreased libido
Many women experience postpartum decreased libido, which is related to various factors such as changes in postpartum mentality, vestibular gland damage, pelvic floor muscle hypertension, and vaginal relaxation.
But if you feel deep vaginal pain during sexual intercourse, you should be alert to the possibility of uterine prolapse.
NO.6 Difficulty in conception
Uterine prolapse can change the shape of the vagina to a certain extent, making it difficult for semen to accumulate in the vagina, making it difficult to conceive.
NO.7 Lower body collapse and swelling
When uterine prolapse progresses to moderate to severe stages, and abdominal pressure increases during walking, squatting, defecation, etc., a lump will protrude from the vaginal opening.
At present, there are two main methods for treating pelvic organ prolapse: conservative treatment and surgical treatment. Among them, the easy to use and effective pelvic floor rehabilitation treatment method is highly favored by doctors and patients.
Early detection and early treatment, active and timely intervention in mild uterine prolapse, so there is no need to worry too much about treatment and its effectiveness.
