Learn the method of suturing the vagina to treat genital prolapse

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Vaginal occlusion is a treatment for genital prolapse applied mainly to older women who are no longer sexually active. The method is safe, easy to implement and has high treatment efficiency.

1. Overview of genital prolapse

1.1 What is genital prolapse? Genital prolapse, also known as pelvic organ prolapse, is a weakening of the perineal support system, leading to prolapse of the uterus into the vagina or out of the vulva, often accompanied by prolapse of the anterior wall. vagina and bladder or the back wall of the vagina and rectum.
Initially, the prolapsed mass was small in size, prolapsed infrequently, appeared when working or walking a lot, lying down, the mass dropped into the vagina or could be pushed up on its own. Later on, the size of the prolapsed mass became larger and larger, frequent prolapse, not pushed up, accompanied by heavy pain in the lower abdomen, a feeling of entanglement and discomfort in the vulva - perineal area.
1.2 Symptoms of Genital Prolapse Genital prolapse manifests with symptoms of urinary disorders due to bladder and urethral prolapse such as: Difficulty urinating, painful urination, even blood in urine when there is cystitis or There are bladder stones formed due to urine stagnation for a long time.
Patients also have symptoms of bowel disorders due to rectal prolapse such as difficulty in defecation, constipation, straining, ie heavy in the anal area. Urinary incontinence is also a symptom of genital prolapse, urinary incontinence is a phenomenon in which urine comes out naturally without control, especially when coughing, laughing a lot, climbing stairs and doing vigorous activity.
Genital prolapse is a common disease in women who work hard, give birth a lot, give birth unsafely in the age group of 40-50 years and older. The disease is not dangerous but affects daily activities and work efficiency. The patient's psychology of fear and shame tends to hide and suffer silently, so the disease is often more severe.

2. Lefort vaginal occlusion method in the treatment of genital prolapse

Technical name: Vaginal occlusion
Indications:
Women with grade II or III genital prolapse, Elderly patients over 60 years old, no longer having sex. Vagina, cervix is ​​not infected Vaginal occlusion technique blocks the entrance to the vagina, so the woman undergoing this treatment cannot continue to have sex. Before agreeing to implement, the husband and wife need to agree.
Vaginal occlusion can cause abscesses of the uterus and other internal organs. Therefore, in many cases, the surgeon only corrects the anterior or posterior vaginal walls, lifts the bladder, and lifts the rectum. They will subtract 2 small grooves in the vagina to drain fluid from the uterus to avoid causing pressure. vehicle mentioned above.

3. Prevention of genital prolapse

Women who are in the reproductive period should pay attention to only give birth to 1 to 2 children between the ages of 22 and 29 years old because this is the period when the sex organs work best, have not been degraded and are easy to recover. . During delivery, a woman should go into labor quickly and have her perineum stitched carefully if it tears. After giving birth, it is necessary to rest long enough for the pelvic muscles and ligaments to contract again, it is best not to start working before 3 months.
The woman should avoid continuous heavy work, work in a standing position or walk too much during the day. In addition, a nutritious diet, moderate activity, exercise will help increase the strength of the pelvic muscles. Women should also avoid constipation and chronic respiratory problems as they increase pressure on the pelvic muscles which can lead to genital prolapse over time.

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