An omission of nature or a result of lifestyle
Wise Mother Nature has taken care of the representatives of the stronger sex, providing them with «ground floor» strong muscles. The male perineum is formed by three layers of muscles that provide reliable support to the internal organs and do not fail even during heavy physical exertion.
A woman, according to nature's design, should be first and foremost a wife and mother, so she was endowed with the ability to bear children and the skills to care for her husband and offspring. In reality, things turned out differently: modern women sometimes have to work on par with men, for example, carrying heavy objects or standing for hours at a conveyor belt, a school board, or an operating table. All this affects women's health, and the reproductive system suffers first and foremost.
Prolapse of the genitals and other pelvic organs is caused by:
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Lifting weights over 5 kg. Whether it's work-related or sports-related, the results are the same – genitals «fall» down.
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Long-term static loads, such as having to work standing all day. That's why genital prolapse, the scientific name for prolapse of the vagina and uterus, often affects doctors, food service workers, educators, and salespeople.
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A sedentary lifestyle. It may seem strange, but a lack of exercise is dangerous for the perineal muscles; they become weak and flabby, and they no longer hold the pelvic organs in the correct position as soon as a woman is forced to stand or engage in physical activity.
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Difficult birth. Nature could not have foreseen that upright posture would result in difficult birthing experiences for humans. Excessive stretching, ruptures of the birth canal and perineum – a surefire path to vaginal and uterine prolapse. Injured muscles are unable to recover on their own, and a lack of exercise becomes a contributing factor in the development of prolapse.
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Chronic constipation. Sitting on the toilet for long periods of time, straining repeatedly during bowel movements, and poor nutrition of the pelvic floor muscles due to blood stagnation also contribute to pelvic floor problems.
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Chronic coughing, which causes the abdominal muscles to tense, leads to increased intra-abdominal pressure and provokes the development of prolapse.
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Obesity as a cause of hormonal imbalances and increased intra-abdominal pressure due to the accumulation of fat inside the abdominal cavity.
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Genital infantilism, or underdevelopment of the uterus and ovaries, as a cause of low levels of female sex hormones, can also weaken a woman's perineum.
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Weakness of the pelvic floor (perineum) can be hereditary, for example, with connective tissue dysplasia and muscular atrophy.
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Climax and menopause, accompanied by the fading of ovarian function, are accompanied by a weakening of the uterine ligaments and atrophy of the pelvic muscles.
- Gynecological and obstetric surgeries, such as perineal dissection, result in the replacement of some muscle fibers with connective tissue and reduce the strength of the pelvic floor.
How to fix «error» nature?
There are numerous factors that lead to perineal muscle weakness, usually several of which are at play simultaneously. Therefore, it is impossible to determine and treat the exact cause of vaginal and uterine prolapse. In this case, only preventative measures aimed at strengthening the pelvic floor muscles can help prevent the condition.
Vaginal and uterine prolapse occurs at any age. 10% of women under 30 suffer from it, and the problem is four times more common in those aged 30–40. During menopause and after 50 years of age, half of the fairer sex is at risk of facing the problem of prolapse.
The conclusion is simple: training with vaginal cones ColpoTrain® should become as routine for every woman as daily hygiene procedures, especially since the exercises do not take much time and do not distract from work.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Why Does It Happen?
Unlike men, a woman's perineum is weakened by the presence of a large functional opening—the vaginal opening. This area is particularly vulnerable and suffers from excessive strain.