Dr. Stoll, what do you know about prolapsed uterus? When I had a tubal ligation 4 1/2 years ago, my ob/gyn at the time casually mentioned that my uterus was tipped backwards and did I know how to do Kegels. He didn't say anything else. It hasn't really bothered me at all except an aching pressure in my vagina about one day a month during my period. Now all of a sudden, it gets pushed on during intercourse and this hurts like hell! And all day afterward it aches. Is there anything non-surgical that I can do? My book on herbs recommends some herbal douches that I thought I would try. Thanks for any suggestions.(Also, do you know what causes a prolapsed uterus? My mother has the same problem.) Aimee
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Re: prolapsed uterus
Posted by Walt Stoll on October 27, 1998 at 12:05:07:
In Reply to: prolapsed uterus posted by Aimee on October 26, 1998 at 21:55:36:
Dear Aimee,
You call this a "prolapsed uterus" but you are describing a "retroflexed uterus". A retroflexed uterus is resolvable by positional exercises combined with regular orgasm and skilled relaxation practices. A prolapsed uterus can be helped the same way but usually needs surgery to resolve it.
Which do you really have? Your GYN knows.
Walt
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Re: prolapsed uterus
Posted by Aimee on October 27, 1998 at 21:59:24:
In Reply to: Re: prolapsed uterus posted by Walt Stoll on October 27, 1998 at 12:05:07:
Dr. Stoll, I'm not really sure which one I have. My gyn did not use either term. I'll have to find out. Do you know where I can find info on the exercises? Do Kegels help? The orgasm and skilled relaxation parts are pretty much taken care of:-) Thanks, Aimee
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Re: prolapsed uterus
Posted by Walt Stoll on October 28, 1998 at 16:32:46:
In Reply to: Re: prolapsed uterus posted by Aimee on October 27, 1998 at 21:59:24:
Dear Aimee,
Go to the library & ask the reference librarian for saggital pictures of malposition of the uterus. You will soon see which you have.
THEN, let me know.
Walt