Each age has its own prevention
The spectrum of reproductive system diseases changes as a woman ages. Pelvic organ prolapse is uncommon in young women. The first test for the genital supporting apparatus is pregnancy and childbirth, which most often occurs between the ages of 20 and 35.
What are the causes of vaginal and uterine prolapse in young women?
Between 20 and 35 years of age, the hormonal system of a healthy young woman functions stably. Rare menstrual cycle irregularities are associated with external factors and do not affect the overall endocrine profile or the condition of the perineal tissues, as occurs during menopause, when low estrogen levels cause decreased tone of the intimate muscles and prolapse of the pelvic organs.
As a rule, young women avoid heavy physical labor - they protect their health to realize their reproductive plans. However, the growing popularity of gyms and weight training, especially without strict supervision from a professional trainer, often leads to vaginal and uterine prolapse.
Gynecological surgeries that can weaken the supporting apparatus of the genitals and perineal muscles are rarely performed at a young age, and even if they are performed, due to the high speed of recovery processes, they do not affect the condition of the uterine ligaments and pelvic floor.
High elasticity and strength of tissues ensure stretching and contraction of the perineal muscles during straining and coughing, therefore chronic constipation and coughing, accompanied by increased pressure in the abdominal cavity, are not capable of causing prolapse at a young age.
Pregnancy and childbirth are among the only factors that can weaken uterine support between the ages of 20 and 35. This fact should be taken into account when discussing prolapse prevention in young women.
What are the dangers of vaginal and uterine prolapse?
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs gradually. Typically, the vaginal walls shift downward first, followed by the uterus, bladder, and rectum. Young women most often experience grade 1-2 prolapse, which is characterized by slight sagging of the vaginal walls and a gaping slit, creating a risk of inflammatory diseases. Microbes living on the perineal skin easily penetrate the vagina, causing the development of colpitis and cervicitis. Mucopurulent discharge from the genital tract, itching and burning in the vulva become commonplace for a young woman and cause her a lot of discomfort.
Pregnancy is a favorable environment for the development of infection, which in turn creates a risk of miscarriage, fetal developmental disorders, and premature birth.
The uterus, which grows every day, stretches the ligaments that support it and puts increasing pressure on the pelvic floor.
During labor, the tension in the perineal muscles reaches its peak. Injuries often occur, which are not always visible to obstetricians. In some cases, in order to facilitate the birth of the baby, doctors have to resort to perineotomy – perineal dissection. The scar that forms after tissue healing remains a weak spot in the pelvic floor for life and a predisposing factor to prolapse of the uterus and vagina.
Weakness of the intimate muscles after childbirth is one of the causes of stress urinary incontinence. Many young mothers experience urine leakage when laughing, coughing, sneezing, and are forced to change their underwear after holding their growing child.
Many people are concerned about the fact that during sex the genital tract fills with air and begins to produce unpleasant sounds. The orgasm becomes dull due to decreased sensitivity of the vagina and the lack of tight contact between its walls and the partner’s penis.
How to prevent vaginal and uterine prolapse?
- Starting from a young age, develop intimate muscles with the help of Kegel exercises, and with the onset of sexual activity, move on to training with vaginal trainers - vaginal cones ColpoTrain®. Strong, elastic perineal muscles are the first condition for the normal position of the vagina and uterus after childbirth.
- Maintaining a healthy weight. – one of the factors that provoke prolapse.
- During pregnancy, weight gain should be strictly monitored. Obesity further increases stress on the pelvic floor.
- To reduce stretching of the uterine ligaments and pressure from the uterus on the pelvic floor muscles, it is recommended to use a bandage from 20 weeks of pregnancy.
- During pregnancy, you should avoid standing work and heavy lifting.
- During labor, especially during the period of fetal expulsion, it is important to strictly follow the obstetrician's recommendations - this will help avoid injuries and perineal tears.
- After giving birth, don't rush into physical activity. Many new mothers are guilty of doing abdominal exercises immediately after giving birth. Weakened intimate muscles are unable to withstand the increase in intra-abdominal pressure and hold the uterus in the correct position.
- Kegel exercises and a vaginal trainer will help you quickly restore your intimate muscles and vaginal volume after childbirth. ColpoTrain®.
- Aerobic exercise, running, cycling, even simple stair climbing and walking will help strengthen the pelvic floor and prevent vaginal and uterine prolapse at a young age.