Patient's question:
I've been postpartum for a while, and I've recently noticed that my uterus seems to be somewhat prolapsed. What should I do about uterine prolapse after childbirth?Doctor's answer:
Postpartum uterine prolapse is generally treatable within the first year after childbirth, which can alleviate symptoms. Kegel exercises, specifically, are beneficial for women with mild pelvic organ prolapse or uterine prolapse. On this basis, it is recommended that women also learn various low-intensity pelvic floor muscle training software to assist in promoting the entire pelvic floor muscle group training (including many pelvic floor inert muscles, single Kegel exercises are difficult to engage these inert muscles), while also assisting in strengthening other muscle groups such as the abdominal muscles. The degree of prolapse varies, so the treatment plan differs accordingly. Generally, when the cervix of the uterus extends beyond the hymen, it indicates a severe condition, requiring timely surgical intervention. For mild uterine prolapse, pelvic floor exercises or the use of pessary can be performed during daily life.