Prolapse of the uterus after childbirth
No matter how much you are convinced that having a child makes a woman look younger, you should not expect that you will become more attractive and healthier immediately after pregnancy and childbirth. Pregnancy and childbirth – it's a huge strain on the body, and if you haven't prepared for it in advance, haven't exercised, haven't taken vitamins, there's a high probability that you'll face a problem such as vaginal and uterine prolapse.
Why is this happening?
During pregnancy, a woman's body undergoes dramatic changes: hormonal levels change, and all organs and systems begin to work under double strain. The uterus grows, and the ligaments that hold it in place and the tendons of the perineal muscles become loose and flexible – this is necessary to ensure the mobility of the uterus during pregnancy and, when the time comes, «skip» outside of the baby being born.After childbirth, the uterine muscles begin to contract and it decreases in size, returning to its pre-pregnancy size in about eight weeks.
The ligaments of the uterus do not have the ability to contract, it takes time for them to shorten, therefore, in the postpartum period the uterus «floats» in a free state, trying to move downwards in the direction of the exit from the vagina.
During childbirth, the perineal muscles participate in the formation of the birth canal; they stretch, often become injured and torn.
Postpartum weakness of the pelvic floor muscles and uterine ligaments – the cause of vaginal and uterine prolapse in new mothers.
What predisposes to prolapse of the genitals after childbirth?
• Lack of attention to pelvic floor muscle training before pregnancy.
• Multiple and repeated pregnancies.
• Difficult labor and perineal dissection during pushing.
• «Pumping up the press» in pursuit of a flat stomach in the early postpartum period
• Disregard for doctors' recommendations regarding heavy lifting and prolonged static loads.
• Chronic constipation.
• Quick return to exercise, especially strength training.
• Lack of movement and lack of training of intimate muscles after childbirth.
• Heredity: if a mother or grandmother has vaginal and uterine prolapse, the likelihood of developing the pathology in younger women increases.
• Genetic weakness of connective tissue.
How to suspect something is wrong?
Let's start with the fact that prolapse of the vagina and uterus is observed to one degree or another in every woman who has just given birth. Therefore, if you have recently become a mother, you can be sure that the problem exists, it just doesn’t bother you yet.
The following speaks about prolapse of the vagina and uterus:
• A feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen and lower back.
• The appearance of a feeling of pressure or a foreign body in the area of the vaginal opening
especially while walking.
• Slurping sounds, «produced» vagina during sex.
• Pain during intercourse.
• Decreased vaginal sensitivity and disappearance of orgasm.
• Concern of the sexual partner regarding the increase in vaginal volume.
• Cases of urine leakage when laughing, coughing or physical exertion.
• Multiple and repeated pregnancies.
• Difficult labor and perineal dissection during pushing.
• «Pumping up the press» in pursuit of a flat stomach in the early postpartum period
• Disregard for doctors' recommendations regarding heavy lifting and prolonged static loads.
• Chronic constipation.
• Quick return to exercise, especially strength training.
• Lack of movement and lack of training of intimate muscles after childbirth.
• Heredity: if a mother or grandmother has vaginal and uterine prolapse, the likelihood of developing the pathology in younger women increases.
• Genetic weakness of connective tissue.
How to suspect something is wrong?
Let's start with the fact that prolapse of the vagina and uterus is observed to one degree or another in every woman who has just given birth. Therefore, if you have recently become a mother, you can be sure that the problem exists, it just doesn’t bother you yet.
The following speaks about prolapse of the vagina and uterus:
• A feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen and lower back.
• The appearance of a feeling of pressure or a foreign body in the area of the vaginal opening
especially while walking.
• Slurping sounds, «produced» vagina during sex.
• Pain during intercourse.
• Decreased vaginal sensitivity and disappearance of orgasm.
• Concern of the sexual partner regarding the increase in vaginal volume.
• Cases of urine leakage when laughing, coughing or physical exertion.
What to do?
The appearance of any of these symptoms should prompt you to visit a doctor and get examined.The problem of vaginal and uterine prolapse after childbirth is easily solved. Regular training with vaginal cones and Kegel exercises will help restore pelvic muscle tone, reduce vaginal volume, restore normal uterine position, relieve genital discomfort, and improve the quality of your intimate life. It's a matter of little things – Your desire to be attractive and healthy.