General treatment for uterine prolapse

Women who have experienced uterine prolapse before can understand the fear that this disease brings, and no woman wants to suffer from this gynecological disease. If we want to stay away from uterine prolapse, we must have an in-depth understanding of the methods of treating uterine prolapse. I believe this is what many women want to know most. Let us follow the footsteps of experts to learn more! I hope that through this article, everyone can have some understanding.

When the uterus descends along the vagina from its normal position, the external cervical opening reaches below the level of the ischial spine, or even the entire uterus protrudes out of the vaginal opening, it is called uterine prolapse. Uterine prolapse is often accompanied by bulging of the anterior and posterior walls of the vagina.

What are the treatments for uterine prolapse?

1. Treatment of uterine prolapse with traditional Chinese medicine

For patients with uterine prolapse, use gallnut powder in the vagina 2 weeks after surgery. Soak gauze in oil and then dip it in gallnut powder. Place it in the vagina every night and remove it the next morning. 10 days is a course of treatment. Stop using it for 2 days and then use another course.

2. Acupuncture treatment for uterine prolapse

Take one main acupoint each time, use them alternately, and add 2 to 3 more auxiliary acupoints.

3. Supportive therapy for uterine prolapse

The treatment of uterine prolapse includes strengthening nutrition, arranging rest and work properly, avoiding heavy physical labor, and keeping bowel movements regular. Those with chronic cough and pelvic mass should be actively treated. The traditional Chinese medicine Buzhong Yiqi Decoction can promote the recovery of pelvic floor muscle tension and relieve local symptoms.

4. Surgical treatment of uterine prolapse

①Manchester operation: Manchester operation is a partial vaginal cervical resection and anterior and posterior vaginal wall repair, suitable for patients with elongated cervix.

② Anterior and posterior vaginal wall repair: suitable for patients without obvious cervical elongation and no pathological changes in the cervix and uterine body.

③ Total vaginal hysterectomy and anterior and posterior vaginal wall repair: suitable for elderly patients with uterine prolapse, uterine prolapse accompanied by atypical cervical hyperplasia, functional uterine bleeding, small uterine fibroids or uterine prolapse accompanied by severe keratinization of the vaginal wall that cannot be retracted.

Although uterine prolapse has always been something that women are reluctant to face, once women find themselves experiencing symptoms of uterine prolapse, they should choose any of the above methods for treatment. If you don't know which treatment method to choose, it is recommended that you consult your doctor and let them decide what treatment method to use based on your condition.