There are cases when, during an in-depth examination by a gynecologist, a woman is diagnosed with a uterus bend. What characterizes this pathology and what does it face in the future while planning and conceiving a child? These questions immediately begin to excite patients, but the first thing you need to know about the factors leading to this disease.
Uterus Fold: Main Causes
It is believed that the bend of the cervix is a pathological condition, not a disease, as is commonly believed. Normally, this organ has a parallel arrangement with respect to the vagina, deep in the pelvis, for the sake of safe gestation. Even if the position of the uterus is unnatural, it does not always lead to infertility and other problems. For example, a congenital bend is not dangerous to health.
But if the pathology is caused by inflammation and it fails to be detected in time, the woman will have many problems in the sexual and reproductive sphere. This applies not only to the ability to become pregnant and bear a child, but also to subjective sensations during sexual intercourse and menstrual cycle.
Negative factors affecting the bend:
- Inflammatory processes in the pelvic organs (inflammation of the appendages, adnexitis, endometriosis);
- Violation of the ovaries;
- Cysts, tumors in the ovaries, vagina or uterus;
- Regular weight lifting, strength sports in combination with weak pelvic muscles and reduced elasticity of the ligaments;
- Consequences after the operation;
- Damage, inflammation in the intestines or in the bladder.
Hemorrhoids can also cause uterine bend. After heavy labor and in women older than 40, the bend of the uterus is much more common, so do not delay the solution of this problem until later. Despite the fact that you cannot take many medications during breastfeeding, it is imperative that hemorrhoids be treated to avoid the development of colorectal cancer in the future.
How pathology manifests itself
If the uterus is in an abnormal position, the process of contraction and outflow of blood during menstruation is disturbed. However, a woman experiences symptoms such as pain and cramps. They are sometimes quite strong in nature, but may be absent altogether. The volume of blood released becomes scarce, or vice versa, abundant and with clots. In the middle of the cycle appear intermenstrual, spotting.
At the reception at the gynecologist, a woman complains of discomfort and pain during intercourse, which was not previously observed. With anteflexia and anteversion, in which the bladder puts pressure on the uterus, it is often disturbed by frequent urination during the day and at night.
The bend of the cervix not only prevents the onset of pregnancy, but also causes miscarriage. In conjunction with adhesions in the fallopian tubes, reproductive function suffers even more, because the possibility of fertilizing an egg becomes technically impossible.
Bend of the uterus during gestation
It happens that the pathology of the uterus is weakly expressed and is a physical feature of the body, and not a complication after illness. In this case, the conception and the period of pregnancy are successful.
An egg can be fertilized by a substantial curvature of the uterus when it is strongly deflected backward, forward or to the right. In this case, the cervix rests against the front wall of the vagina and its shed is closed accordingly. This situation does not allow sperm to enter the uterus, so getting pregnant is extremely difficult. The same thing happens with adhesions in the fallopian tubes.
When a woman is known for her diagnosis and she plans to become a mother in the near future, you should definitely visit a gynecologist, who will examine her and prescribe the necessary treatment. The most important thing is to establish the exact cause of the pathology, and only then proceed directly to the treatment.
- If there was a bend of the uterus back - this will be the most unfavorable prognosis for conception. The standard position is very much disturbed, since the entire uterine body is tilted back.
- If the cervix is pointing forward, and her body back is called retroflection. Over time, under the weight of the uterus, the pelvic ligaments stretch and weaken, leading to prolapse and prolapse of the uterus.
How to behave with this diagnosis during pregnancy
In order for the pregnancy to proceed normally and without complications, a woman with a bend of the uterus needs to take care of herself and carefully monitor her health. Doctors are strongly advised to follow all recommendations to minimize the risk of miscarriage. It is important to follow 4 rules:
- Do not lift heavy objects, bags, do not run the risk of falling from a height;
- The whole period of pregnancy to take a complex of vitamins;
- To pass tests and be examined for the detection of other gynecological diseases;
- Observe the regime of the day, sleep and rest.
In some cases, in everyday life, a woman should limit physical exertion, walking, cycling. You should also regularly visit a gynecologist, who will monitor throughout pregnancy and monitor the condition of the uterus and fetus.
What are the consequences and complications
Any pathological condition in the body sooner or later leads to complications. For the female reproductive system, this is particularly undesirable and dangerous. A young couple, unaware of the reasons for their failures, may for years try to have a long-awaited baby. In this case, the essence of the problem lies in the bend of the uterus, and if this condition was caused by inflammation, adhesions in the fallopian tubes are formed.
Other effects:
- Ptosis of the uterus - this complication is more common in the elderly, when the ligaments and tendons of the pelvis lose their elasticity and bend under the weight of the body of the uterus;
- Infertility and the threat of miscarriage caused by abnormal location of the uterus, which does not allow pregnancy to flow harmoniously;
- Adhesions are another equally threatening complication of the uterus bend, because often only surgical intervention helps to solve this problem and get rid of adhesions;
- If the uterus bends in a woman from birth, that is, it is a congenital pathology, most likely it will not affect menstruation and pregnancy. In any case, regular visits to the gynecologist should become a habit.
The most effective methods of treatment and prevention
For the treatment of acquired uterine bend, all available methods are used, including surgery. After a successful diagnosis, the doctor individually selects a comprehensive treatment, which usually includes physiotherapy procedures.
Treatment:
- Laparoscopy - performed through a puncture in the lower abdomen to separate the adhesions and fix the uterus in the correct position;
- High-quality, balanced nutrition (daily, there should be proteins, fats, vitamins and all the minerals necessary for the body in the menu);
- Power loads are excluded, some kinds of sports in the process of which weight lifting is practiced;
- Therapeutic gymnastics is welcome;
- Removal of tumors or cysts that caused the disease.
All inflammatory processes in the pelvis must be treated without fail, and if small adhesions were diagnosed, courses of mud therapy, physical therapy or therapy with enzymes are prescribed.
Prevention of this pathology includes trips to the gynecologist at least 2 times a year, control of the volume of the raised severity and mandatory treatment of all inflammatory diseases. If, due to the negligence of doctors or a patient, the center of inflammation is not fully treated, the risk of complications and unpleasant consequences for the woman’s health increases.
In the next video - a short lecture by Dr. Elena Berezovskaya on the bending of the cervix.
