Pregnancy is both physically and mentally challenging for the women. As for the mental challenge, it is necessary to deal with the hormonal change, with the logical fears before the change of life that is to come and the normal doubts that anyone can feel when faced with the uncertainty of motherhood or fatherhood. These problems are usually resolved naturally once the baby is born.
In terms of physical changes, recovery is much slower and in some cases, it can lead to some major disorders. One of these problems is uterine prolapse, a major disorder that can affect multiple organs. For this and many other reasons, it is very important to take care of your body during your pregnancy, as well as in other periods of hormonal changes.
What is uterine prolapse
The prolapse, is a disorder caused by a problem in the restraint system organs, such as muscles, fibers and ligaments. When this system fails, the organs are suspended instead of being kept in the correct position. This can cause the organs to work their way down until they exit the body through the vagina.
The organs that are affected in this case are the uterus, bladder, urethra or rectum. These organs are progressively descending without the affected person being able to realize it, while it occurs internally.
Causes of uterine prolapse
This problem may be caused by different reasons, for example:
- Because of the hormonal changes, such as pregnancy or menopause.
- The pregnancy, the pelvic floor has to bear a lot of weight during pregnancy and this can weaken the tissues in the area.
- El emultiple pregnancyIf the pregnancy itself is already a risk factor, it is even greater in the case of multiple pregnancy, since the pelvic floor will be exposed to much more pressure.
- A very large baby, if the baby grows too large during the gestation period, it will put more pressure on your pelvic floor.
- LaborDuring childbirth, the woman's body is subjected to a series of stresses that can affect the stability of the pelvic floor.
In addition to the causes mentioned, all of them associated with pregnancy and hormonal changes in women, there are other risk factors.
- El constipation chronic
- The high impact sports
- Chronic cough
- Lifting objects with a lot of weight Continuously
What are the symptoms of uterine prolapse
In many cases, it is very difficult for a woman to realize that something is happening. Symptoms that can be associated with prolapse, can easily be confused with other problems, which can make it very difficult to diagnose and further aggravate the situation. If you notice any of the following symptoms, be sure to see your doctor or gynecologist as soon as possible.
In the event that the disorder reaches its most serious stage, the solution would always be through a surgical intervention. The most frequent signs associated with prolapse in pregnancy or after delivery are:
- Problems of Urinary incontinence
- Sensation of pressure in vaginaafter giving birth. This discomfort usually appears after having carried out some physical activity or at night, after having carried out different activities throughout the day
- Pain in the intimate area when having sex. The organs will not be in place if a prolapse is occurring, so at the time of intercourse, the woman may experience discomfort during penetration.
- In the most severe stage of prolapse, partial or total output from an organ through the vagina.
Preventive methods
Avoiding this disorder is possible by following some preventive tips, it is very important that you perform pelvic floor exercises. But this is not an exclusive question of women in the postpartum, all women should perform this type of exercises to take care of your anatomy throughout your life. In addition, you can follow these tips to prevent these types of disorders:
- Take care of your diet and perform physical activity daily, it is very important avoid overweight
- Before performing high impact exercises such as running, crossfit, or weight lifting, make a consultation with your gynecologist to check that everything is correct
- Avoid constipation, include foods rich in fiber in your diet to avoid this chronic situation