Uterine prolapse may occur in some women, especially in menopause, and it is treated in several ways, including surgical procedures. This article will discuss the process of uterine prolapse. Uterine prolapse occurs when the muscles and ligaments of the pelvis, responsible for holding the uterus and other organs in place, relax and weaken. This leads to prolapse of the uterus.
A fever from its original place and sometimes the exit of its tissues from the vagina.
In most cases, treatment is by surgery. Here is the most important information about uterine prolapse in the following article:
Uterine prolapse
Taking the surgical step and its nature depends on the woman’s age, her desire to have children, and her health condition in general. The uterine prolapse process includes two forms, as follows:
1. Complete hysterectomy
In this process, the entire uterus is removed to treat uterine prolapse, and it is done by making an incision either in the vagina or in the abdomen, and then the uterus is removed, and this process requires complete anesthesia.
Hysterectomy is a major surgery, after which a woman loses her ability to have children forever.
2. Repairing weak pelvic tissues
In this process, the uterus is not removed, but rather the uterus is lifted and returned to its place by reattaching and tightening the weak ligaments of the pelvis to the lower part of the uterus to fix it in place. This operation can be done through the vagina or abdomen, depending on the technique used.
Risks of uterine prolapse
The risks of uterine prolapse vary according to the type of procedure that was adopted, as follows:
1. Risks of hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is generally safe and does not cause serious problems or complications, but hysterectomy is major surgery and is not without risks that may include the following:
incontinence
Prolapse or prolapse of the vagina.
Formation of a vaginal fistula that causes an abnormal connection between the vagina and the bladder or rectum.
Chronic pain.
infection in wounds
blood clots
bleeding
Injury to surrounding organs.
2. Risks of repairing weakened pelvic tissues
Possible risks of this procedure include
Pain during sexual intercourse.
pelvic pain
incontinence.
infection.
bleeding
blood clots
Injury to neighboring organs during the operation.
Other ways to treat uterine prolapse
Uterine prolapse is usually used in severe advanced cases, but in simple cases, treatment can be done in other ways, including the following:
1. Home remedies
Home remedies for uterine prolapse include the following
Kegel exercises
Kegel exercises are exercises aimed at strengthening the pelvic muscles, and they are useful in protecting and treating uterine prolapse in the simple stages.
Kegel exercises can be practiced by following the steps as follows
Contract your pelvic muscles, as if you are holding back urine or gas from passing out.
Keep the muscles contracted for 5 seconds, then relax them for another 5 seconds. At first you may find it difficult, so you can start with two seconds of contraction and three seconds of relaxation.
Repeat the process between contraction and relaxation of the pelvic muscles about ten times, and over three times a day.
Other home remedies
Which may include the following
Avoid constipation by drinking plenty of water and eating foods rich in fiber, such as vegetables and fruits.
Avoid lifting heavy objects.
Cough treatment as often as possible.
Maintain a normal weight if you are overweight or obese.
2. Using the vaginal pessary
A vaginal ring is a round device made of rubber or plastic that is placed in the cervix, just below the base of the uterus.
The vaginal ring helps to support the uterus and maintain its position as much as possible. The ring must be cleaned periodically and removed before sexual intercourse.
3. Pharmaceutical treatments
It is possible to use estrogen creams, suppositories, or vaginal rings that help support the uterus and strengthen the tissues in the uterus and vagina, and they are usually used only during menopause.
