Uterine prolapse??!
Question: Uterine prolapse!?!?
Is there another way to fix this without having surgery!. I was told that I have weak pelvic muscles and I don't think that removing them when they aren't damaged is the answer!. It's the muscles that are weak, not the organs but it happened a few weeks after giving birth to my daughter!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Kegal exercises!. I also had this happen and ended up having to have a hysterectomy due to them trying surgery to tack it back up 3 times and it falling down all 3 times!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
There are surgical and non-surgical options for treating uterine prolapse!. The treatment chosen will depend on the severity of the condition, as well as the woman's general health, age and desire to have children!. Treatment generally is effective for most women!. Treatment options include the following:
Non-surgical options
Exercise -- Special exercises, called Kegel exercises, can help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles!. This may be the only treatment needed in mild cases of uterine prolapse!. To do Kegel exercises, tighten your pelvic muscles as if you are trying to hold back urine!. Hold the muscles tight for a few seconds and then release!. Repeat 10 times!. You may do these exercises anywhere and at any time (up to four times a day)!.
Vaginal pessary -- A pessary is a rubber or plastic doughnut-shaped device that fits around or under the lower part of the uterus (cervix), helping to prop up the uterus and hold it in place!. A health care provider will fit and insert the pessary, which must be cleaned frequently and removed before sex!.
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) -- Taking estrogen may help to limit further weakness of the muscles and other connective tissues that support the uterus!. However, there are some drawbacks to taking estrogen, such as an increased risk of blood clots, gallbladder disease and breast cancer!. The decision to use ERT must be made with your doctor after carefully weighing all of the risks and benefits!.
Surgical options
Hysterectomy -- Uterine prolapse may be treated by removing the uterus in a surgical procedure called hysterectomy!. This may be done through an incision made in the vagina (vaginal hysterectomy) or through the abdomen (abdominal hysterectomy)!. Hysterectomy is major surgery, and removing the uterus means pregnancy is no longer possible!.
Uterine suspension -- This procedure involves putting the uterus back into its normal position!. This may be done by reattaching the pelvic ligaments to the lower part of the uterus to hold it in place!. Another technique uses a special material that acts like a sling to support the uterus in its proper position!. Recent advances include performing this with minimally invasive techniques and laparoscopically (through small band aid sized incisions) that decrease post operative pain and speed recovery!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Non-surgical options
Exercise -- Special exercises, called Kegel exercises, can help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles!. This may be the only treatment needed in mild cases of uterine prolapse!. To do Kegel exercises, tighten your pelvic muscles as if you are trying to hold back urine!. Hold the muscles tight for a few seconds and then release!. Repeat 10 times!. You may do these exercises anywhere and at any time (up to four times a day)!.
Vaginal pessary -- A pessary is a rubber or plastic doughnut-shaped device that fits around or under the lower part of the uterus (cervix), helping to prop up the uterus and hold it in place!. A health care provider will fit and insert the pessary, which must be cleaned frequently and removed before sex!.
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) -- Taking estrogen may help to limit further weakness of the muscles and other connective tissues that support the uterus!. However, there are some drawbacks to taking estrogen, such as an increased risk of blood clots, gallbladder disease and breast cancer!. The decision to use ERT must be made with your doctor after carefully weighing all of the risks and benefits!.
Surgical options
Hysterectomy -- Uterine prolapse may be treated by removing the uterus in a surgical procedure called hysterectomy!. This may be done through an incision made in the vagina (vaginal hysterectomy) or through the abdomen (abdominal hysterectomy)!. Hysterectomy is major surgery, and removing the uterus means pregnancy is no longer possible!.
Uterine suspension -- This procedure involves putting the uterus back into its normal position!. This may be done by reattaching the pelvic ligaments to the lower part of the uterus to hold it in place!. Another technique uses a special material that acts like a sling to support the uterus in its proper position!. Recent advances include performing this with minimally invasive techniques and laparoscopically (through small band aid sized incisions) that decrease post operative pain and speed recovery!.Www@Answer-Health@Com