What to do if you are pregnant with uterine prolapse

The uterus is located in the female abdomen. It is a reproductive organ unique to women. The health of the uterus and its uterine appendages can determine whether a woman can successfully become pregnant and give birth, so women must protect their uterus. Some women only find out that they have symptoms of uterine prolapse during physical examinations. What should you do if you are pregnant with uterine prolapse? Let's learn about it together~

1. Can I have a normal birth if I have uterine prolapse during pregnancy?

1. Uterine prolapse is also called uterine prolapse. The inner wall of the uterus cannot contract and recover well, and it sags into the vagina. In severe cases, it may extend outside the body. The common symptoms of uterine prolapse include at least a feeling of falling (the feeling that something is about to fall out of the lower abdomen), usually back pain, and in severe cases, it can affect the bladder and rectum, causing frequent urination, incomplete urination, or constipation.

2. At present, in the late stages of pregnancy, uterine prolapse will not affect vaginal delivery. However, vaginal delivery can worsen the symptoms of uterine prolapse.

3. Common causes of uterine prolapse include childbirth injury, long-term increased abdominal pressure, pelvic floor tissue hypoplasia or degeneration, etc. It is divided into 3 degrees: Grade I is mild: the external cervical os is less than 4 cm away from the edge of the hymen and has not reached the edge of the hymen; Grade I is severe: the external cervical os has reached the edge of the hymen and the cervix can be seen at the vaginal opening. Grade II: Mild: The cervix has prolapsed out of the vaginal opening, but the uterine body is still inside the vagina; Severe: The cervix and part of the uterine body have prolapsed out of the vaginal opening. Grade III: The cervix and uterine body are completely prolapsed outside the vaginal opening.

2. What should I do if my uterus prolapses after pregnancy?

1. It is recommended to go to the postpartum pelvic rehabilitation center for examination as soon as possible 42 days after delivery. If there is uterine prolapse and poor pelvic floor muscle function, rehabilitation training should be done as soon as possible.

2. The best treatment for uterine prolapse is still surgical treatment. After vaginal hysterectomy, the basic ligament and other supporting tissues are fixed, and the pelvic floor muscles and vaginal wall are repaired at the same time, including suturing the anterior vaginal wall mucosa to prevent bladder prolapse, and suturing the posterior vaginal wall mucosa to prevent rectal prolapse.

3. Grade I uterine prolapse does not require treatment and can be recovered by resting; for grade II uterine prolapse, the exposed uterus should be returned to the vagina in time, and then rest in bed, while taking the Chinese medicine Buzhong Yiqi Pills. Grade III uterine prolapse is the most serious, with the uterus completely protruding out of the vagina, so hospitalization is necessary. The doctor will choose the appropriate surgical method based on the condition, age, and general condition.