What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nTL;DR? <\/strong>Any kind of prolapse means that one or more organs of your abdomen or pelvis have dropped or shifted position. This can result in discomfort or lack of healthy function.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nThere are 5 types of pelvic organ prolapse: cystyocele<\/strong> (bladder drops and bulges into the vaginal canal), rectocele<\/strong> (large bowel or rectum bulges into the vaginal wall), enterocele<\/strong> (intestines), vaginal vault <\/strong>(vagina caves in on itself, possibly after uterus is removed-hysterectomy), and uterine<\/strong> (uterus drops).<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is measured in Grades 0-4<\/strong>. 0 is normal or optimal positioning, 1 or 2 may result in mild or moderate symptoms but are unlikely to require surgical intervention, Grade 4 refers to a prolapse that has actually protruded right outside of the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/01\/Rightforyou_Horizontal_pink-1024x392.png\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nProlapse Symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHow do you know if you have it? Each of these 5 types of prolapse has its own symptoms, but in general, symptoms can include:<\/p>\n\n\n
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- Feeling like your \u201cinsides are falling out\u201d or like you are sitting on a ball.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Urinary incontinence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Urine retention (you have to pee, you just can\u2019t get it to come out).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fecal incontinence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Constipation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Back\/abdominal pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lack of sexual sensation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Painful intercourse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Can\u2019t keep a tampon in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nIt feels pretty horrible and it may be something you don’t feel comfortable talking about, so\u2026 Here’s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
What causes pelvic organ prolapse?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nProlapse, Hernia and Diastasis Recti are related conditions in that they are all caused by excessive pressure inside your abdomen and pelvis. <\/strong>The pressure pushes everything away, outwards and downwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt’s the job of your core and pelvic floor muscle system<\/a> to keep this natural pressure contained so that your abdomen and pelvis can function how you want them to. But if alignment or posture has shifted, if you had a prolonged or complicated birth, or if you’re just getting older, the pressure might be ‘off’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/Ad-prolapse-testimonial-1024x384.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nPregnancy doesn’t cause <\/em>prolapse and neither does simply a weak pelvic floor. However, there is no question that prolonged labor and pushing, or medical intervention such as forceps or ventouse, may increase the likelihood of prolapse occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat can you do to prevent or relieve symptoms?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/10-1024x768.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nImportant!<\/strong> A prolapse will not inevitably worsen, so if you are suffering from Grade 1 or 2 symptoms, preventative and healing strategies and changes can prevent your prolapse from escalating.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe solution involves, but is not isolated to, your pelvic floor. Here are some ways you can start to correct the pressure inside your abdomen and pelvis right away and start to reverse the symptoms AND CAUSES of pelvic organ prolapse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alignment and pelvic organ prolapse<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAlignment means your bio-mechanics, your posture, or how to sit, stand, and move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try not to tuck your backside underneath you, or walk in high-heeled shoes all the time, which thrusts your pelvis out in front and strains your hip flexors and knees. Notice if you bend your knees all the time when you stand or stick your chest out or your chin up. We work a lot with your alignment in MUTU, as it’s truly the foundation of a healthy core and pelvic floor. Read more about alignment and your pelvic floor <\/a>here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThink of a hose pipe that gets a kink in it. The water inside is now placed under increased pressure as free flow is prevented. It tries to find ways to escape. Pressure builds up and seeks the weakest point. This is what happens in your body when we move in a ‘kinked’ alignment, and diastasis, hernia, or prolapse may result.<\/p>\n\n\n
TL;DR? <\/strong>Any kind of prolapse means that one or more organs of your abdomen or pelvis have dropped or shifted position. This can result in discomfort or lack of healthy function.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n There are 5 types of pelvic organ prolapse: cystyocele<\/strong> (bladder drops and bulges into the vaginal canal), rectocele<\/strong> (large bowel or rectum bulges into the vaginal wall), enterocele<\/strong> (intestines), vaginal vault <\/strong>(vagina caves in on itself, possibly after uterus is removed-hysterectomy), and uterine<\/strong> (uterus drops).<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is measured in Grades 0-4<\/strong>. 0 is normal or optimal positioning, 1 or 2 may result in mild or moderate symptoms but are unlikely to require surgical intervention, Grade 4 refers to a prolapse that has actually protruded right outside of the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you know if you have it? Each of these 5 types of prolapse has its own symptoms, but in general, symptoms can include:<\/p>\n\n\n It feels pretty horrible and it may be something you don’t feel comfortable talking about, so\u2026 Here’s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Prolapse, Hernia and Diastasis Recti are related conditions in that they are all caused by excessive pressure inside your abdomen and pelvis. <\/strong>The pressure pushes everything away, outwards and downwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s the job of your core and pelvic floor muscle system<\/a> to keep this natural pressure contained so that your abdomen and pelvis can function how you want them to. But if alignment or posture has shifted, if you had a prolonged or complicated birth, or if you’re just getting older, the pressure might be ‘off’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pregnancy doesn’t cause <\/em>prolapse and neither does simply a weak pelvic floor. However, there is no question that prolonged labor and pushing, or medical intervention such as forceps or ventouse, may increase the likelihood of prolapse occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important!<\/strong> A prolapse will not inevitably worsen, so if you are suffering from Grade 1 or 2 symptoms, preventative and healing strategies and changes can prevent your prolapse from escalating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The solution involves, but is not isolated to, your pelvic floor. Here are some ways you can start to correct the pressure inside your abdomen and pelvis right away and start to reverse the symptoms AND CAUSES of pelvic organ prolapse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alignment means your bio-mechanics, your posture, or how to sit, stand, and move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try not to tuck your backside underneath you, or walk in high-heeled shoes all the time, which thrusts your pelvis out in front and strains your hip flexors and knees. Notice if you bend your knees all the time when you stand or stick your chest out or your chin up. We work a lot with your alignment in MUTU, as it’s truly the foundation of a healthy core and pelvic floor. Read more about alignment and your pelvic floor <\/a>here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Think of a hose pipe that gets a kink in it. The water inside is now placed under increased pressure as free flow is prevented. It tries to find ways to escape. Pressure builds up and seeks the weakest point. This is what happens in your body when we move in a ‘kinked’ alignment, and diastasis, hernia, or prolapse may result.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nProlapse Symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What causes pelvic organ prolapse?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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