What is the treatment for a prolapsed uterus?
• Kegel exercises to tighten muscles in the pelvic region. • Hormone (estrogen) therapy. Estrogens increase blood flow to vaginal tissue increasing its strength and elasticity. • Pessary inserted into vagina to help keep uterus in place, may be an alternative to hysterectomy • Surgery to reattach the uterus, urethra or bladder. • Hysterectomy may be necessary. • Lose unnecessary weight. • Try and prevent constipation; eat a diet rich in fiber and drink lots of fluids.
