What are the precautions for surgical treatment of uterine prolapse?

The uterus is an important reproductive organ of women, but factors such as childbirth can cause uterine prolapse. When uterine prolapse occurs, surgery is usually used for treatment. Many women are concerned about the precautions for surgical treatment of uterine prolapse. So, what are the precautions for surgical treatment of uterine prolapse? Let’s take a closer look below.

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.

The main reasons are damage to the cervix, cardinal cervical ligament and uterosacral ligament caused by delivery and failure of supporting tissues to return to normal after delivery. In addition, most women in the postpartum period like to lie on their backs and are prone to chronic urinary retention. The uterus is prone to become posterior, with the axis of the uterus in the same direction as the axis of the vagina. When the abdominal pressure increases, the uterus will descend along the direction of the vagina and prolapse will occur. Postpartum squatting (such as washing diapers, washing vegetables, etc.) can increase abdominal pressure and cause uterine prolapse. Uterine prolapse in nulliparous women is caused by poor development of the supporting tissues of the reproductive organs.

(1) Pay attention to bed rest. When sleeping, it is advisable to raise the hips or feet to a height of two bricks.

(2) Do not get out of bed and move around too early after delivery, especially do not engage in heavy physical labor too early.

(3) Avoid standing for long periods of time, squatting, holding your breath, and other actions that increase abdominal pressure.

(4) Maintain smooth bowel and urination.

(5) Timely treat diseases that increase abdominal pressure, such as chronic bronchitis and diarrhea.

(6) Breastfeeding should not exceed two years to avoid atrophy of the uterus and its supporting tissues.

(7) Engage in appropriate physical exercise to improve physical fitness.

(8) Increase nutrition and eat more foods that have the effect of replenishing qi and nourishing the kidneys, such as chicken, yam, lentils, lotus seeds, water chestnuts, loaches, clams, leeks, and jujubes.

(9) Exercise moderation in sexual intercourse.

The above is an introduction to the precautions for surgical treatment of uterine prolapse. I hope it will be helpful to everyone’s understanding. Uterine prolapse causes great harm to women's health. When this happens, it is necessary to go to a regular hospital for treatment and pay attention to these matters so that women can recover to a healthy level as soon as possible.