When I first “cracked the code” on stabilizing and reversing prolapse, and wrote and published Saving the Whole Woman, I set up this forum. While I had finally gotten my own severe uterine prolapse under control with the knowledge I had gained, I didn’t actually know if I could teach other women to do for themselves what I had done for my condition.
So I just started teaching women on this forum. Within weeks, the women started writing back, “It’s working! I can feel the difference!”
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Christine
August 9, 2011 - 10:42am
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what to do about severe uterine prolapse..
Hi Pompom,
Yes, this is a problem that must be addressed. The cervix needs to come inside - at least so the labia can close around it. And...you mustn’t leave a sore patch unattended.
The best I’ve been able to come up with are a posture and exercises that move the pelvic organs forward. My hope is that many of us will be able to do this work. Hinderances to success are hysterectomy and other pelvic surgeries, obesity, spinal injuries and general musculoskeletal disabilities.
The reason I’m so adamant that women understand the importance of prevention is because extreme prolapse is a significant health condition to work with. There are many strategies we can adopt to keep in overall good shape along with lifting the organs forward, but as we move into great old age, the solutions become less clear. Since we’re the first cohort of women doing this work, we won’t know til we get there. However, based on our experience so far, I think as long as we have all our faculties and a reasonable range of motion, we should be able to provide a high level of self care. One hundred year-old yogis sit cross-legged on the floor using the strength of their own spine.
The first thing to attend to are diet and sunshine, making sure our connective tissue is being well-nourished. Sugar, caffeine and bad oils are ruinous for the fascia system that is ultimately responsible for suspending all the organs.
When my cervix in uncomfortably low I must attend to it right away. This is easily accomplished by getting down on all fours and doing firebreathing, pelvic circles and belly rolls. I do this until I feel some level of improvement. Then I remain in the posture. If the discomfort continues, I get down on hands and knees again.
If it becomes very problematic, which happens sometimes when I’m stressed and inactive, I must push it forward and prop it up. This I do with a couple of large, organic cotton balls soaked in DHA/flax oil and placed high into the corners of the back vaginal wall. These are somewhat difficult to remove after a day’s wear, just so you know. There may be a pessary you could comfortably use - at least some of the time.
A solution (strong tea) of white willow bark is extremely good for inflammatory conditions of the gums and vulva. I don’t see a reason it wouldn’t be equally effective for the cervix. Simply soak the area with wet cotton balls for a few minutes and then apply a good omega-3 oil (DHA/flax), which is also anti-inflammatory. This heals the area very quickly.
This is the best I can suggest. I think a turning point comes when women really understand that we *must* affect our conditions or else turn the whole ball of wax over to medical management. There is no in-between for many of us who have more severe problems.
Wishing you well!
Christine
pompom12
August 12, 2011 - 10:45am
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Dear Christine Many thanks
Dear Christine
Many thanks for your helpful suggestions.
Up to now even though I'm very aware of posture importance my uterus is pushing down all day. Do you have any experience yourself of this condition improving over time by choosing positions, such as the all-fours?
I have been lubricating with almond oil and a protective cream and often feel movement in and out especially when I sit down, when it is somehow drawn back inside. I can influence this movement myself now by trying to "grasp" the uterus with the labia. I have also noticed that when I choose the right posture to pee, my uterus is sucked in when I have finished as if by vacuum. This is so positive but when I stand upright I feel it slipping down again.
I'm motivated that my uterus seems flexible but demotivated when during the day I can't seem to lift it.
The only option given to women in Switzerland that I know of is needless to say operation.
I have just come across a clinic run by women for women which seems to have a different attitude. I'm taking the first copy of your book along as I feel sure they will not have heard of this approach and want to talk to them about my problems hoping they will support me the way I would like them to. Who knows, this might be the beginning of a change in attitude here too.
Many thanks for your most helpful advice. I often watch your video to remind myself of the correct posture and everything else.
Best Wishes
Pam
louiseds
August 12, 2011 - 11:26pm
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Taiking the book along
Good on you Pam. Let us know what sort of reception you get with the book.