Uterine prolapse treatments

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This article is professionally consulted by: Doctor Nguyen Chi Quang, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Vinmec Central Park General Hospital. The doctor has many years of experience in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
Treatment of uterine prolapse includes 2 methods, the choice of treatment depends on the cause, extent of damage, health status and future fertility needs of the patient.

1. Cure uterine prolapse without surgery

Non-surgical treatment of uterine prolapse is for relatively mild cases, the symptoms of the disease do not greatly affect daily life and the woman herself has the need to have more children in the future. In addition, doctors can also choose this treatment for patients with uterine prolapse who are old, weak, in poor health, do not want or cannot perform surgery.
Non-surgical uterine prolapse cure mainly affects the patient's lifestyle, living habits and some supportive medical therapies, including:
Take time to rest, avoid exercise Be active, don't work too hard and try to keep your mind relaxed, to limit pressure on the pelvis. Supplement with nutrition, provide essential nutrients for the body through a balanced diet. , increase fiber to avoid constipation, do not eat too much leading to overweight and obesity Performing exercises is an effective way to treat postpartum uterine prolapse, especially movements to help support the muscles. bows, the most popular of which are kegel exercises. Kegel has the effect of supporting increased flexibility, helping the organs of the reproductive system be healthier, preventing diseases related to muscles and ligaments such as uterine prolapse Using topical vaginal estrogen therapy: Helps strengthen the muscles and ligaments that support the uterus Fixing the uterus through the vagina by placing a vaginal support ring: It is a method of curing uterine prolapse by using specialized medical equipment to lift the uterus. Support and fix the uterus in the correct position

2. Postpartum uterine prolapse surgery

In case the patient has severe uterine prolapse, has dangerous complications in the uterus, causes ulcers, greatly affects the quality of life, the doctor will consider performing a hysterectomy once. part or in whole.
Surgical treatment of uterine prolapse includes:
Surgery to prevent vaginal vault prolapse Additional surgery if the patient is accompanied by urinary incontinence, bladder prolapse, rectal prolapse or posterior vaginal wall prolapse Surgery to fix the uterus to the sacrum to fix vaginal wall prolapse Depending on the age, fertility needs, and the patient's health situation, the doctor will advise and choose the appropriate treatment for uterine prolapse. .

3. Notes when treating uterine prolapse

The following are some notes that can help patients limit the progression of the disease and support the treatment of uterine prolapse more effectively:
Avoid hard work Limit too much pregnancy Connect with maternity emergency services In order to promptly handle complications of uterine prolapse, if any, Avoid drug abuse (compliance with treatment and medication according to the doctor's prescription) Besides, focus on health care, exercise hard Daily routine even while pregnant is one of the most effective ways to help treat uterine prolapse and prevent possible complications.
Treatment of genital prolapse has different effective surgical treatment methods. Depending on the extent of the examination, the doctor will prescribe medical or surgical intervention. At Vinmec International General Hospital, robotic laparoscopic surgery is the optimal method for any genital prolapse. With this method, the patient will have advantages such as non-recurrence of the disease, preservation of the uterus and resolution of accompanying urinary symptoms of the disease.

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