{"id":28295,"date":"2015-09-03T16:36:11","date_gmt":"2015-09-03T06:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/babyhintsandtips.com\/?p=28295"},"modified":"2020-10-25T11:38:01","modified_gmt":"2020-10-25T01:38:01","slug":"uterine-prolapse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babyhintsandtips.com\/uterine-prolapse\/","title":{"rendered":"Uterine Prolapse"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"uterineYou may be thinking that prolapse is an old lady\u2019s problem that doesn\u2019t concern you. While it is true it is more common in older women after childbirth, there are several things you can do now to prevent it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As we age the vaginal walls become weaker, especially after menopause. But a prolapse occurs when the \u2018laxing\u2019 of the vaginal walls is abnormal. Maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, avoiding constipation and doing regular pelvic floor exercises can help prevent a prolapse from occurring.<\/p>\n

What is prolapse?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists explain that prolapse occurs when the muscles, ligaments and tissues that hold the pelvic organs in place weaken, allowing the pelvic organs to descend in the pelvis, like a hernia.<\/p>\n

There are several types of prolapses. When the front wall of the vagina becomes weak, the bladder may bulge through and is called a \u2018cystocoele\u2019. If the back wall of the vagina becomes weak the bowel may bulge through and is called an \u2018enterocoele\u2019. The urethra or uterus may also prolapse and the vaginal itself can invert. If you are having trouble imagining what a prolapse looks like here are some pictures, but be warned they are VERY GRAPHIC. Thankfully most prolapses are less severe and can be effectively managed or treated.<\/p>\n

Signs and Symptoms of prolapse\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Royal Women\u2019s Hospital in Victoria has several factsheets<\/a> available relating to prolapse and the signs and symptoms and treatments available.<\/p>\n

Some of these symptoms may be:<\/p>\n