Uterus prolaps/pelvic relaxation . What can i do?
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You need to read more about this condition.  It really does require a doctor's care.  Going to a gynecologist really is no big deal.  You are not there to get a date, but you are there for medical care.  Doctors could really care less about pimples or dark spots on skin.  They are not going to be rating you on a scale of 1 to 10, nor are they going to post what they have seen on a bulletin board for all to see.  Your visit is confidential and doctors take this very seriously.  Please go get checked by a physician.  Even a Planned Parenthood in your area could help you get started.\n\nThese are the things that you can experience without medical treatment:  Urinary tract infections and other urinary symptoms may occur due to the frequently associated cystocele. Constipation and hemorrhoids may also occur as a result of the associated rectocele. Ulceration and infection may occur in more severe cases of prolapse.\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001508.htm\n\nIn the meantime, read about your condition here:\n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001508.htm\n\nhttp://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10941.html
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Essentially, a bladder prolapse (or cystocele) happens when the pelvic ligaments and muscles weaken.  Childbirth is a common cause of this.  Constipation (because of the frequent straining), obesity, and a chronic cough can also cause this.  This condition is more common after menopause, as estrogen helps keep pelvic tissues toned. \nSome doctors estimate that half of all women have some degree of uterine or bladder prolapse in the years following childbirth. For most women, these conditions remain undiagnosed and untreated. Only 10% to 20% of women with pelvic prolapse seek medical evaluation for symptoms.
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I am very sorry to hear you have endometriois. I was diagnosed with it when I was 16. I am now 24 and let me tell you, its not the most fun thing to deal with. Periods for me are very painful every month, I have pelvic pain also associtated with this now. The other people who answered were right, there is no cure, and you do have a timeline of if and when you can get pregnant. At 24 my timeline has passed, and I will never be able to bear my own children. Every case of endometriosis is different. You really shouldn't stress out over it. When you see your Dr. make sure to ask him/her ALL the questions you have. When I was first diagnosed they put me on birth control, pain pills, hormomones and testerone. But like I said it effects everyone differently. I wish you the best of luck and hope you get to feeling better soon. I sincerely feel for you.
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I like you have tried all options out there minus the ring. I love the mirena and I too encountered the same problem as you with my partner and I recommend my patients to tuck them around their cervix b4 intercourse and with time the strings to become for flexible with vaginal secretions as well as with semen. The other option you may have is having them snipped but you run the risk of the dr having a hard time pulling it out. I have a short canal so that wasnt an option for me so I did the tucking for about 6months (they usually stay in that position) and now they usally stya up there or if they do dangle they are soft to the point my fiancee dosent even notice them anymore
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It is normal to have the muscles in your uterus tighten after sex.  If it begins affecting your intimate life.  Consult your physician.
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Try Kegels.  These are exercises that strengthen the pelvic muscles.  They're the same muscles that you use when you "squeeze" to stop the flow of your urine.  Kegels can be done any time.
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Every woman needs to find a treatment that works for her. Perhaps the most common treatment, especially in the past, has been to lie down at the first sign of pain. It used to be that many women's restrooms contained a cot or a couch so that a woman who felt "indisposed" could lie down. A bed in the school nurse's office served the same purpose and girls were routinely excused from physical education or other classes because of menstrual cramps. \n\nCurrent recommendations include not only adequate rest and sleep, but also regular exercise (especially walking). Some women find that abdominal massage, yoga, or orgasmic sexual activity help. A heating pad applied to the abdominal area may relieve the pain and congestion. \n\nA number of nonprescription (over-the-counter) agents can help control the pain as well as actually prevent the menstrual cramps themselves. For mild cramps, aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol), or acetaminophen plus a diuretic (Diurex MPR, FEM-1, Midol, Pamprin, Premsyn, and others) may be sufficient. However, aspirin has limited effect in curbing the production of prostaglandin and is only useful for less painful cramps. \n\nThe main agents for treating moderate menstrual cramps are the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which lower the production of prostaglandin and lessen its effect. The NSAIDs that do not require a prescription are: \n\nibuprofen (Advil, Anaprox, Midol IB, Motrin, Nuprin, and others); \nnaproxen sodium (Aleve); and \nketoprofen (Actron, Orudis KT). \nA woman should start taking one of these medications before her pain becomes difficult to control. This might mean starting medication 1-2 days before her period is due to begin and continuing taking medication 1-2 days into her period. The best results are obtained by taking one of the NSAIDs on a scheduled basis and not waiting for the pain to begin. \n\nPrescription NSAIDs available for the treatment of menstrual cramps include mefenamic acid (Ponstel). \nIf a woman's menstrual cramps are too severe to be managed by these strategies, her doctor might prescribe low dose oral contraceptives containing estrogen and progestin or long-acting edroxyprogesterone. This type of approach can prevent ovulation (the monthly release of an egg) and reduce the production of prostaglandins which, in turn, reduces the severity of cramping and causes a light menstrual flow.
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that can happen. every woman should do kegel exercises. originally kegel exercises were done to help prevent incontinence, but people also realize that it helped the vagina stay tight.\n\nBenefits of Kegel exercises\n\nKegel exercises strengthen some of the muscles that control the flow of urine. Doctors often prescribe Kegel exercises for people who have bladder control problems (urinary incontinence). \n\nKegel exercises are also called pelvic floor exercises because they treat and prevent pelvic floor weakness. 1, 2 The pelvic floor is a "hammock" of muscles that hold the pelvic organs in place. \n\nSee an illustration of the pelvic floor muscles.\n\nIn women, Kegel exercises are helpful for those who have stress incontinence or uterine prolapse.\n\nDuring pregnancy and delivery, the pelvic floor can become stretched and weakened, commonly causing urine control problems for months to years after childbirth. A weakened pelvic floor can also allow one or more pelvic organs to sag (uterine prolapse). If you are pregnant, start doing daily Kegels and continue them after having your baby.\n\nIn men, Kegel exercises are used to treat stress incontinence and urge incontinence, a need to urinate that is so strong that you cannot reach the toilet in time. \n\nPerforming Kegel exercises\n\nKegel exercises are easy to do and can be done anywhere without anyone knowing. \nFirst, as you are sitting or lying down, try to contract the muscles you would use to stop urinating. You should feel your pelvic muscles squeezing your urethra and anus. If your stomach or buttocks muscles tighten, you are not exercising the right muscles. \nOnce you've found the right way to contract the pelvic muscles, squeeze for 3 seconds and then relax for 3 seconds. \nRepeat this exercise 10 to 15 times per session. Try to do this at least 3 times a day. Kegel exercises are only effective when done regularly. The more you exercise, the more likely it is that the exercises will help. \nYour doctor may want you to try doing your exercises with biofeedback to make sure you are doing them right. Biofeedback allows you to see, feel, or hear when an exercise is being performed correctly.
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Soak in a hot bathtub then lay down afterwards with a heating pad.  Also try taking Midol or some other form of pain reliever.  If you have bad cramps every month, I would suggest speaking with your physician and perhaps asking for a prescription for Anaprox which is like a prescription Midol.
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Perhaps the reason is that she has not performed her pelvic floor exercises post natal. These are improtant to do to tighten all the muscles that lossen up when a lady has a baby..they also remain loose due to hormones during and after child birth. If she is still breast feeding this can elongate the period to which this occurs..please give her time and talk it through with her. :)
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Incontinence device that you do excercises with.\n\nIncontinence is sometimes temporary, caused by pregnancy, a urinary tract infection, a vaginal infection, constipation or some specific medications. But incontinence can also be caused by muscular problems, changes in the pelvic region after childbirth, a hormone imbalance, or a neurologic disorder. Kegel exercises are the typical prescription whatever the case. \n\nOriginally Kegel exercises were done just by women after childbirth to rebuild the vaginal muscles and help with stress incontincence. Later Dr. Kegel discovered that muscle weakness could be found in most women over 40, causing pelvic discomfort, bladder dysfunction and sexual disturbances. From that he concluded that all women should be doing a variable resistance pelvic floor muscle exercise for their general health.\n\nMost women who just "do" kegels usually have minimal results due to the lack variable resistance and no feedback to determine if they are doing the exercise properly. The most common problem is contraction of the abdominal muscles at the same time as the PC muscle. When this occurs the abdominal muscles (which are bigger and stronger) push down on the pelvic floor and can actually make the problem worse. \n\nI have never used so I can't tell you firsthand.
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More likely it is weak pelvic floor muscles.\n\nYou can do exercises to strengthen them. Just sqeeze/contract all the muscles around your bottom and crotch area as though you are trying to hold in a wee. Hold this for a couple of seconds then repeat the exercise. \n\nDo this as many times a day as you can. Sitting, standing when ever you think of it. The more times you do it the better. \n\nIt would be a good idea for you to discuss this with a doctor as the problem might be caused by something else and you could need other treatment.
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without seeing the results I cant give an accurate diagnoses but the uterus is like a ballon and stretches with the growth of a baby and if you fell pregnant you maybe able to carry it till about 30 weeks or so.so go back and ask your doctor
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My uterus is tilted downwards, and I had no problems in getting pregnant..\nThere might be other issues causing infertility..\nMy advice, go see a fertility specialist...
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Do you have Endometriosis?\n\nTreatment options are based on the underlying cause of the pain (primary v. secondary dysmenorrhea) and range from medical to alternative therapies.  Commonly, Non-Steroidal Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin or ibuprofen may be recommended to help with cramping, and more recently, COX-2 inhibitors have also been approved for treatment of dysmenorrhea.  Prescription painkillers may also be recommended where appropriate.  Combination (ethynylestradiol and progestin) oral contraceptives can also help reduce prostaglandin production, thereby alleviating the cramps.  Heating pads can also offer temporary resolve of the pain.  Avoidance of smoking (which has been shown increase cramps) and reduced intake or total avoidance of salt, sugar, high fat and dairy products, alcohol and caffeine can also afford relief, as can increasing the intake of fiber, calcium and complex carbohydrates.  Recent studies also indicate that Vitamin B6 complex, calcium and magnesium supplements, and Omega III fatty acids (fish oil supplements) also may help relieve cramping.  Pelvic massage, exercise (which releases endorphins, the body’s own natural painkillers), Yoga (the cat stretch and the pelvic tilt), visualization techniques, aromatherapy, acupuncture and herbs like Dong Quai, Ginseng, Stragalus root, Ligusticum root and White Peony root are also said to be helpful alternative techniques for managing the pain.\n\nDerived from the Greek words dys, meaning “difficult,” meno, meaning monthly, and rrhea, meaning “flow,” dysmenorrhea is the term used to describe painful menstrual cramping.\n\nAlmost all menstruating women experience some cramping during their periods, referred to as either primary dysmenorrhea, which refers to "normal" menstrual pain, or secondary dysmenorrhea, which arises as a result of an underlying disease or disorder.  The condition is among the leading complaint in women who present to their physicians for gynecologic pain.  More than half of all menstruating women have pain associated with menses, and studies have shown that dysmenorrhea is one of the most common reasons women miss work and/or school.  Nearly 10% of women with the condition are incapacitated for up to three days each month[1].\n\n"Normal" menstrual cramps occur in almost all women due to the release of hormones known as prostaglandins.  These are hormones produced by the endometrium (the lining of the uterus), which cause the uterus to contract, sometimes quite painfully, in order to expel the menstrual debris.  Some women produce higher levels of prostaglandins than others, so they may hurt more.  Increased prostaglandin production can also cause the distressing gastrointestinal symptoms some women may experience.  Primary dysmenorrhea most commonly occurs within a few years of menarche (a woman’s first period), while secondary dysmenorrhea can occur years after the onset of menarche.\n\nPain with primary dysmenorrhea usually begins on or about the first day of a woman’s period and can last up to 72 hours.  In a woman with secondary dysmenorrhea, she may have painful symptoms occurring a week or more prior to her period and lasting even after her flow has stopped.  In the case of a woman who has secondary dysmenorrhea, there are other reasons for her pain, including diseases or conditions like Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, cervical stenosis, structural abnormalities in the vagina or uterus itself, fibroids, or similar concern.\n\nDysmenorrhea can be diagnosed based on symptoms, patient history, physical findings, and when appropriate, diagnostic tests such as vaginal or pelvic ultrasound, hysteroscopy (an examination of the inside of the uterus) and/or hysterosalpingogram (an evaluation of the uterus and fallopian tubes).  In cases of secondary dysmenorrhea, laparoscopic surgery can be very beneficial at affording a diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause.
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Adenomyosis (also referred to as Endometriosis Interna) can cause the uterus to appear boggy and enlarged.  While a diagnosis of adenomyosis can be based on a collection of symptoms and appearances on diagnostic tests, the only absolute diagnosis is through hysterectomy, which is also the cure for the disorder (no uterus=no adenomyosis).\n\nSometimes oral contraceptives or other hormonal agents can help shink the uterus, but symptoms (including pelvic pain and heavy blood loss during menses) may continue.  See your doc to be certain of what you might be dealing with and obtain the proper treatment.
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This is referred to as a prolapsed uterus. Symptoms include a feeling of fullness or pressure in your pelvis (you may describe it as a feeling of sitting on a small ball), low back pain, feeling that something is coming out of your vagina, painful intercourse, difficulty with urination or moving your bowels, and difficulty walking. You can read more about it here\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?retryCount=1&ObjectID=6E6788B9-EA49-4CDD-8986F80FA1C33906