Patient's question:
Is uterine prolapse serious?Doctor's answer:
If you can feel it with your hand inside the vagina, it means there is some degree of uterine prolapse. Uterine prolapse refers to the descent of the uterus from its normal position along the vagina to a level below the external cervix os, or even the entire uterus falling out of the vaginal opening. Modern medicine believes that uterine prolapse is caused by weakness and thinness, excessive childbirth, improper rest and nourishment after childbirth, prolonged squatting or standing, and conditions like chronic cough that increase abdominal pressure. This leads to a decrease in elasticity and relaxation of the ligaments and muscle tissues supporting the uterus. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uterine prolapse is referred to as "yin ting" or "yin tuo," and is believed to be caused by insufficient spleen qi, middle Qi sinking, and kidney Qi deficiency, which results in weakened support. So, what should be done about uterine prolapse?### Treatment Methods for Uterine Prolapse:
1. Surgical Treatment: The appropriate surgical method should be selected based on the patient's age, fertility requirements, and physical condition. Surgical treatment is the primary method for treating uterine prolapse. This involves a vaginal hysterectomy followed by reinforcing the ligaments and other tissues to ensure stability, while also repairing the pelvic floor muscles and vaginal walls. This includes suturing the anterior vaginal wall mucosa to prevent bladder prolapse and suturing the posterior vaginal wall mucosa to prevent rectal prolapse.
2. TCM Treatment: The herbal steam bath method is used. The TCM formula "Ti Gong San" is the most effective herbal prescription for treating uterine prolapse. It follows the traditional TCM principle of treating internal diseases externally by using herbal steam therapy to treat uterine prolapse. With the help of medicinal properties and heat, it acts on the skin and mucous membranes, promoting the of meridians, harmonizing blood and Qi, and achieving the treatment effects of elevating Yang, replenishing Qi, and reinforcing the kidneys to stabilize the prolapse, ultimately achieving a complete cure for uterine prolapse.
3. General Supportive Therapy: Enhance physical fitness, improve nutrition, ensure proper rest, maintain regular bowel movements, avoid activities that increase abdominal pressure and heavy physical labor, and actively treat chronic conditions such as chronic cough and diarrhea.