Doctor, a piece of meat fell out of my underneath, I can't be terminally ill! Aunt Zhang said anxiously.
"It's not a terminal illness, it's that your uterus is prolapse," the doctor replied.
Speaking of "yin ting", many people
Relatively unfamiliar. "Yin Ting" is the name of the disease in traditional Chinese medicine, and it is named after uterine prolapse in Western medicine, which is not uncommon among women.
Uterine prolapse is a common gynaecological condition, especially in postpartum and menopausal women. Uterine prolapse causes the supporting tissue between the uterus and the vaginal wall to relax or weaken, making it impossible to effectively support the position of the uterus. The disease can cause discomfort and distress to patients, seriously affecting the quality of life.
Symptoms of uterine prolapse mainly include vaginal falling sensation, vaginal bleeding, increased vaginal discharge, urinary incontinence, and difficulty urinating. Clinically, doctors usually diagnose uterine prolapse through gynecological examination, B-ultrasound and other examination methods, and formulate a personalized treatment plan according to the specific situation of the patient.
4 causes of uterine prolapse
First, giving birth to too many fetuses
Women have a significantly increased risk of uterine prolapse when they give birth to multiple babies or have a larger fetus. During pregnancy, as the fetus grows, the uterus undergoes significant expansion to accommodate and promote normal fetal development. While this process is natural, women who experience multiple pregnancies, or who gain abnormal fetal weight in a single pregnancy, can place additional strain and stress on the uterus and the supporting structures around it.
Long-term or excessive tension and compression may lead to a decrease in elasticity, tension, or even partial or complete fracture of these support structures. When the support system of the uterus is damaged, its original anatomical position is difficult to maintain, and then it moves downward, which is called uterine prolapse.
Second, long-term heavy physical labor
Women who have been engaged in heavy manual labor for a long time, such as farmers and cleaners, have to face the challenges of standing for long periods of time and frequently carrying heavy loads due to the special nature of their work. This high-intensity labor pattern not only poses a huge test to the body as a whole, but also has a profound impact on the female reproductive system.
Persistent standing posture and repetitive heavy lifting behaviors can significantly increase intra-abdominal pressure, a change in pressure that poses a serious threat to the stability of the uterus and its surrounding supporting structures. As a result, the uterus loses its original fixed position, and uterine prolapse occurs. This phenomenon not only affects women's physical health, but also may cause a series of uncomfortable symptoms, such as waist pain, urinary incontinence, sexual disorders, etc., which seriously reduces their quality of life.
Third, lack of exercise
Women who do not exercise regularly are at increased risk of uterine prolapse. Long-term lack of proper physical activity can lead to significant degenerative changes in the muscle groups in the pelvic floor area, and when the pelvic floor support system becomes loose and weak, the uterus loses its stable support and is prone to displacement under the action of gravity or other abdominal pressure, and uterine prolapse occurs.
Therefore, for women who lack exercise, it is important to actively take measures to increase the amount of daily activity, especially for pelvic floor muscles (such as Kegel exercises), to prevent uterine prolapse and maintain pelvic health.
Fourth, the age factor
As we age, women's physiology undergoes a series of subtle and complex changes, among which the degenerative changes in the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments are particularly significant.
The fibrous tissue of the pelvic floor muscles gradually loses their original tight arrangement, becomes sparse and relaxed, and weakens its support for the pelvic organs. At the same time, ligaments, as strong fiber bundles connecting bones and organs, will also undergo degenerative changes due to long-term tension, such as elastic fiber rupture and collagen loss, which further weakens its supporting function.
When these supporting structures cannot effectively maintain the normal position of the uterus, the uterus may descend along the vagina or even protrude out of the vaginal opening, causing many inconveniences and pains to the patient's daily life.
Uterine prolapse, which is often vividly described as a "hidden social burden" or "social concern" for women, is not only related to women's physical health, but may also profoundly affect their quality of life and social activities. In the face of uterine prolapse, the key is to identify it early and take appropriate measures. Through scientific understanding, timely diagnosis and treatment, and proactive preventive measures, we are fully capable of minimizing the impact on their lives and safeguarding women's physical and mental health and quality of life.