The dictionary defines "prolapse" as a state of "falling or slipping out of place." Uterine prolapse thus involves the dropping of the uterus from its normal position in the pelvis down into the vaginal area. The uterus is designed to be held in place by what could be called a "hammock" of supportive tissue composed of muscles and ligaments. This structure is referred to as the "pelvic floor." If the pelvic floor is compromised, the uterus is unable to maintain its intended position, and it descends into the vaginal canal. It obviously does not belong there, and a number of problems can result when this occurs.
The most common factors involved in uterine prolapse are age and childbirth. The severity of uterine prolapse can vary from minimal cases that may never even be diagnosed, to serious cases that can make a woman's life quite unmanageable. Options for treatment include support devices, special exercises, and even surgical procedures that are appropriate for some individuals.
Childbirth, especially difficult deliveries or multiple vaginal deliveries, are probably the biggest factors that lead to uterine prolapse.
Signs of uterine prolapse vary greatly from patient to patient. In minor instances of prolapse, a woman may not even know she has it, and is totally without symptoms. The more advanced the case is, the more symptoms that are present, and to a greater degree. Some potential symptoms include:
Pain in the lower back, pelvis, groin, and/or lower abdomen.
Sense of "pulling" or unusual "heaviness" in the pelvic region.
Tissue visibly protruding from the vagina, sometimes irritated and sore, producing ulcers.
Painful intercourse, along with urine leakage and difficulty experiencing orgasm.
Vaginal discharge.
Sense of "sitting on a ball".
The feeling that something is about to fall out of the vagina.
Incontinence that worsens with effort, such as during heavy lifting, sneezing, laughing, or coughing.
Inability to completely empty the bladder.
Frequent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).
Frequent urge to urinate with little production.
Difficulty having bowel movements.
Finding it necessary to push your fingers into the pelvic region in order to successfully have a bowel movement or empty your bladder.
- Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP, CH
Healing Uterine Prolapse Naturally
Kacip Fatimah extract, Kegel exercises, and antigravity exercises are all helpful to heal from uterine prolapse.
Kacip Fatimah is an invaluable female-specific herb. It is the female herbal equivalent to Tongkat Ali. It is a great post-partum/post-natal herb that is effective for womb healing. It is one of the best herbal uterine tonics known and available.
Additional uterine herbs that can be taken to heal uterine prolapse include Red Raspberry Leaf, Rehmannia, SQUAWVINE, Blue Cohosh, and Beth (or Birth) Root. The above herbs can be mixed together (with Kacip Fatimah) and drank throughout the day.
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10-Day Electric Greens Cell Food Cleanse.
Kegel exercises and anti-gravity are highly recommended exercises for purposes of healing uterine prolapse or prolapse of the uterus.
A Kegel exercise, named after Dr. Arnold Kegel, consists of contracting and relaxing the muscles that form part of the pelvic floor (sometimes called the "Kegel muscles").
The aim of Kegel exercises is to fortify muscle tone by strengthening the pubococcygeus muscles of the pelvic floor. Kegel is a popular prescribed exercise for pregnant women to prepare the pelvic floor for physiological stresses of the later stages of pregnancy and vaginal childbirth.
Kegel exercises are said to be good for treating vaginal prolapse and preventing uterine prolapse in women. Kegel exercises also may be beneficial in treating urinary incontinence in both men and women. Kegel exercises may also increase sexual gratification.
Factors such as pregnancy, childbirth, aging, being overweight, and abdominal surgery such as cesarean section, often result in the weakening of the pelvic muscles. This can be assessed by either digital examination of vaginal pressure or using a Kegel perineometer.
Kegel exercises are useful in regaining pelvic floor muscle strength in such cases.
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Uterine prolapse is 100% healable. It may seem a bit terrifying at first to see part of your insides (i.e. rectum) protruding from your vagina, but trust me, it will heal in time, usually sooner than later. There's nothing to worry about! Stay positive, follow the advice herein, and trust the natural healing process.
I have a few female friends who experienced uterine prolapse and overcame it in a matter of weeks. You can too! Simply trust in your body's ability to heal itself.
Thank you for reading!
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