Does uterine prolapse affect pregnancy?

Getting pregnant and having children are the hopes of many families and the continuation of the family. However, infertility has become a threshold for having children that many people are unable to cross. What women fear most is not being able to get pregnant. Sometimes their families do not understand and they can only bear it by themselves. But will uterine prolapse affect pregnancy? I believe many people want to know, so let’s see what the following says!

Can you get pregnant with uterine prolapse? Mild cases will not have much impact, but it is best to correct it before pregnancy, otherwise it will become more and more serious after pregnancy. If Qi deficiency is not treated properly, you will be prone to miscarriage even if you become pregnant in the future.

Uterine prolapse refers to a syndrome of reproductive and adjacent organ displacement in which the tissue supporting the uterus is damaged or weakened, causing the uterus to descend from its normal position along the vagina, below the level of the ischial spines of the external cervical opening, or even completely out of the vagina. It is divided into three degrees according to the degree of prolapse. Patients with uterine prolapse usually suffer from back pain. In severe cases, it may also affect the bladder and rectum, causing frequent urination, incomplete urination or constipation.

When women experience the above-mentioned symptoms of postpartum uterine prolapse, they should pay close attention and go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time to avoid the disease affecting their health.

Treatments for uterine prolapse:

1. Surgical treatment: The appropriate surgical method should be selected according to the patient's age, fertility requirements and physical condition. The main treatment for uterine prolapse is surgery. After a vaginal hysterectomy, the base ligaments and other stimuli are drawn and stabilized, and the pelvic floor muscles and vaginal wall are repaired at the same time, including repairing the anterior vaginal wall mucosa to prevent bladder prolapse, and repairing the posterior vaginal wall mucosa to prevent rectal prolapse. However, this method is not suitable for young infertile patients and elderly patients.

2. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment: Use Chinese medicine fumigation and washing method. The Chinese medicine [Tigongsan] is the most effective prescription for the treatment of uterine prolapse in traditional Chinese medicine. It follows the concept of traditional Chinese medicine of external treatment of internal diseases and uses Chinese medicine fumigation method to treat uterine prolapse. With the help of the effect of medicine and heat, it acts on the body through the skin and mucous membranes, promotes pore dredging, meridian harmonization, and smooth flow of qi and blood, thereby achieving the therapeutic effects of raising yang and invigorating qi, tonifying the kidney and consolidating prolapse, and achieving the purpose of completely curing uterine prolapse.

3. General supportive therapy: strengthen physical fitness, improve nutrition, pay attention to proper rest, maintain smooth bowel movements, avoid activities that increase abdominal pressure and heavy physical labor, and actively treat chronic diseases such as chronic cough, diarrhea, etc.

Will uterine prolapse affect pregnancy? The clear answer has been given above. If the uterine prolapse is not very serious and is mild, the impact will generally not be great. However, it is best to get pregnant after the uterine prolapse has recovered. This will be more secure and it is not easy for women to have miscarriage. Therefore, uterine prolapse must be treated in time!