«Heavy» sports and uterine prolapse
What are the risks of visiting a gym?
How to avoid losing your health in the frantic pursuit of a beautiful figure?
There is an opinion that «job» with weight leads to prolapse of the vagina and uterus. It has been proven that excessive physical activity, following childbirth and hormonal imbalances, plays a significant role in the development of genital prolapse, the scientific term for the prolapse of the genitals. Moreover, it doesn’t matter at all what kind of weights a woman lifts, whether she’s carrying heavy bags from the store or lifting a barbell with a weight of 60 kg, what’s important is how she does it.
The concept of weights and exercise equipment – It's a whole science. «Incorrect» physical activity leads to injuries and illnesses. To avoid harming their body, an athlete must follow safety precautions and know which muscles to engage and which to disengage when performing a particular movement. In reality, when training in a gym, only a few people use the services of a professional trainer and thoroughly study the technique of performing exercises. The result is prolapse of the uterus and vagina, coupled with urinary incontinence, health problems, and intimate life issues.
Don't forget about support!
How can I minimize the risk of genital prolapse while training in the gym?
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Work with a trainer, at least at first, until you have mastered the technique of performing the exercises.
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Don't try to lift the maximum weight right away; increase the load gradually, focusing on a healthy maximum of 1.5 kg of weight per kg of body weight.
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Use special belts as protection, which allow you to redistribute the load and relieve tension from the lower abdomen.
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Eat according to your exercise level, maintaining an optimal balance of proteins in the body to provide muscles «construction» material.
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During training, use a gynecological pessary to support the uterus in a normal position.
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Train your perineal muscles (intimate muscles) with Kegel exercises and vaginal cones ColpoTrain®, to provide «worthy» support for the internal genital organs.
Why does the uterus descend?
The reason is simple. Straining the anterior abdominal wall when lifting heavy objects leads to increased pressure in the abdominal cavity. Excessive pressure is transmitted to the uterus and vagina located in the pelvic cavity, displacing the genitals downwards, towards the pelvic floor. If the pelvic floor is weakened, the uterus and vagina gradually drop lower and lower and do not return to their normal position after the tension is relieved. In other words, genital prolapse develops.
For reference: the pelvic floor muscles form the perineum, surround the urethra, the entrance to the vagina, and the rectum. They are responsible for retaining urine in the bladder, feces and gases in the intestines, for closing the vagina and protecting the internal female organs from infections. A woman's sexual attractiveness, her ability to enjoy sexual intercourse and give pleasure to her partner depend on the development of the muscles in this area.
There is an opinion that studies aimed at tracking the relationship between prolapse and the level of physical activity were conducted on ordinary women who do not have the skills «lifting weights», and are forced to overexert themselves day after day due to their responsibilities. Professional sportswomen, «working» on the edge of reason are also in the risk zone. Those who go to the gym, exercise wisely, and use protective equipment (belts) are the least susceptible to pelvic organ prolapse.