What causes uterine prolapse?

Uterine prolapse is a very common phenomenon. For friends who experience uterine prolapse, they must want to know the causes of uterine prolapse. So what causes uterine prolapse? Next, this article will introduce you to the relevant knowledge in this regard for your reference only. Friends who want to know what causes uterine prolapse can take a look!

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 causes uterine prolapse? 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 habits (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.

What to do if uterine prolapses? Treatments for uterine prolapse include:

Because the operation will have a certain impact on the subsequent vaginal delivery, it is only suitable for severe cases and women who no longer want to have children.

Pessary treatment

1. Indications for pessary: ​​Pessary has been used to treat uterine prolapse for a long time. It can be controlled by the patients themselves, but it is not suitable for patients with severe uterine prolapse and excessive vaginal relaxation.

2. Pessary model: It should be slightly larger than the genital (pubococcygeus muscle) fissure. Generally, the horizontal diameter of the fissure is no more than 4 cm, so medium-sized pessaries are often used. After a period of time, the pubococcygeus muscle gradually recovers its elasticity, the tissue edema disappears, the weight is reduced, and the uterus will no longer prolapse after the prolapsed part is restored.

3. Usage time: Generally put it in the morning before work, take it out and wash it at night. It is best not to use during menstruation. The surface of the plastic tray is smooth, it is not easy to deteriorate when exposed to acids and alkalis, and it has little irritation to tissues. After wearing the support, the symptoms disappear and the patient can participate in various activities without pain.

From the above introduction, we can know that childbirth is the main cause of uterine prolapse. Therefore, mothers must rest well during the confinement period so that the uterus can recover its health. The treatment method for uterine prolapse has been introduced in detail above. It mainly uses a pessary to treat uterine prolapse, and the effect is quite good.