Tilted Uterus

Submitted by cherishthemoment on May 21, 2014 - 1:13pm
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I am 53 years old. I first noticed a slight prolapse 5 years ago after stubbornly moving furniture around by myself. After going to the doctor I was told I had a slight prolapse but looked pretty good considering I have had 7 pregnancies (4 births). I lost 2 to miscarriage and one was stillborn. As time went on my prolapse increased a bit and since I have not had a period for almost 2 years it has become worse. I had 2 c-sections and 2 vaginal births. One was a v-back. I had an episiotomy with each delivery. I have had a thyroid condition for 25 years and didn't always take my medicine consistently. I had frequent constipation. Since I am stubbornly independent I didn't hesitate when I needed to lift something heavy. In short I did everything wrong ...which helped contribute to my prolapse. I wish I had known then what I know now. I have the dvd first aid for prolapse and Christine's book. I also ordered the third wheel for yoga exercise. My doctor has scheduled me for PT sessions. I have read everything I could find on the internet for the past 2 months trying to find answers. I even ordered the Hab-It dvd....then I saw the post made concerning this method of exercise and now I wish I hadn't. Honestly as someone who is not in the medical field it is really hard to know who to believe and trust. One thing I know.....I will never agree to surgery. Ok....long story....all this to say: My doctor told me when I was about 20 years old that I had a tilted uterus. I questioned him but he just smiled and said, "Don't worry...its just tilted back instead of forward." If I had the knowledge then that I have now I would have been very proactive with diet and exercise to help prevent or prolong the onset of pelvic prolapse. I feel like it was inevitable for me. My question is this: Since my uterus has never actually been where it should be .....is it foolish to think I could get it to go where its never been or am I doomed to having it continually trying to slide out of my body? Also...I am walking and exercising....I try whole woman posture but I'm not really sure even after all the explanations that I'm "doing it." I've always had good posture. I never tried to tuck my butt in. I just make sure I stand and sit upright without slumping. I've never tried to do any exaggerated posturing. I am however trying to keep the chin tucked slightly and trying to remember to keep my feet straight and my shoulders down. I eat healthy whole foods...not processed. Does herbal tea, vitamin supplements such as vitamin e and other herbal remedies help to restore the strength the muscles and ligaments? Do naturally found estrogen type herbs help? I apologize that this post is so long but I have many questions. This is my first post. Thank you for your help and being willing to share your stories.

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Aging gracefully

May 21, 2014 - 2:25pm

Hi cherishthe moment and welcome!
I just love how doctors told us back then that our tilted uteruses were just some kind of anomaly, because they really didn't know what else to say. I was told the same thing in my early twenties, but it took years of self abuse for mine to fully prolapse. Back then our uteruses were all ready falling back from their place in our lower belly probably from all the suck and tuck bad posture we were taught, and the male oriented exercises.
But, we can manage this now. It really does take studying Christine's work and putting it into action every day. Try to keep from being constipated, that and stress are the worst Things for Prolpase, followed by soft furniture and heavy lifting.
Keep studying! These things can take time for some of us, but we all can benefit from this work!

Surviving60

May 21, 2014 - 3:26pm

If you've never been a butt-tucker, then you already have an advantage over many of us! Just make sure to keep that belly relaxed, chest pulled up. Phytoestrogens and herbal teas are fine. I sip tea all day long - organic red clover, green tea, tulsi (holy basil), different things. - Surviving

cherishthemoment

May 21, 2014 - 3:27pm

The constipation isn't a problem anymore since my diet has changed permanently to good healthy food. I know that this is a life style change and it will take a long time and consistency for my body to reap the benefits. It's sad that in this society of getting everything instantly we expect immediate results. Anything worthwhile takes time. Thank you Aging gracefully for your encouragement!

dizzydee

May 21, 2014 - 9:58pm

Hi,
Welcome...I'm kinda new here. I am learning a lot from these wonderful women. I also notice that when I'm stressed it has a tendency to be more noticeable. AND lately I've been stressed! But I try to remember the WWP and it helps a lot. I have a question.....what is phytoestorgens? and what is the tea for? See I'm still learning!!!

Aging gracefully

May 22, 2014 - 6:38am

Here is a good explanation: https://wholewoman.com/forum/node/5097

Part way down, louised has a very good explainaion of what this is all about, titled "lots of questions"

Actually this whole thread is a good read!!

wholewomanUK

May 22, 2014 - 7:30am

Hi cherish the moment,
(Love these wonderful usernames!) Welcome to the WW community. I'm so glad you found this site. I'm sure we all empathise. It is very confusing - all the various and sometimes opposing advice you see and hear from various sources. However you're here - Hurrah!

The WW approach is a safe, natural and, for many women, effective alternative treatment to surgery. It's a holistic approach which requires active engagement with the approach, daily mindfulness and patience as changes occur over time. So there's no denying it, some women find it tough and I'm guessing most women have their 'down days' when things aren't changing significantly enough quickly enough. However if you're someone who likes to know the theory behind the practice and are prepared to engage with the process; the posture, exercises, good (organic, fresh) diet, developing a life less stressed, finding joy, losing tight clothing, changing loo habits and…. Basically it becomes a bit of a life-style/habit/health review and spring clean! None of us would wish a pop on anyone - however many of us now see it as a bit of a blessing in disguise, as we're now healthier and happier than we were prior to the pop and at the same time managing our prolapses successfully.

I also had a pop; unterine prolapse about 2 1/2 years ago. I felt pretty symptomatic; tearful, pain down inner thighs, butt and back of legs, and typical prolapse symptoms. I was a bit of a wreck emotionally and physically. However with the info gathered front he web, dvd's and book, engaging with the posture and following the dvd exercises (mostly yoga), I recovered significantly and am now mostly symptom free. Sometimes my prolapse does reappear, usually when following an identifiable trigger such as lifting/carrying too much too far, not exercising for too long, slumping too much, straining on the loo in a poor position… Then it's 'hey ho' back to basics and the WW approach. I no longer get freaked out, I know I have the knowledge and resources which put me in control of my recovery, rather than not knowing what to do and feeling out of control.

Wishing you all the best on your journey.
Best wishes, wholewomanukx

cherishthemoment

May 22, 2014 - 10:37am

Thank you wholewomanUK, Aging gracefully, Surviving60, and dizzydee! The encouragement helps so much! I'm finding that accepting and dealing with pop is a process much like other major life changing episodes we may encounter in life. At first I wanted to find out how to fix this crazy issue as soon as possible. Then I discovered there is no "fix"....only possible stabilization and if I'm dedicated and persistent maybe some improvement. There was denial, sorrow, anger, bitterness, but finally acceptance, hope and peace. It's a process that I am discovering must occur daily. I hope that as the days go by there will be more of them filled with hope, happiness and self acceptance.

sevilla555

May 22, 2014 - 3:15pm

Hi wholewomanuk,

I was reading your post and noticed you mentioned inner-thigh pain and back-of-leg pain. Are these pains caused by your uterine prolapse? I believe what I have is a Cystocele (bladder prolapse). I am asking about your leg pains as I too sometimes get them. Not inner-thigh pain, but back-of-calf pain during the night. I believe these are more commonly known as ''Charlie Horses'' or leg cramps. I don't believe they're caused by my cystocele. Are you sure that your leg pain is from your prolapse? Just a thought I had .....

sevilla

dizzydee

May 22, 2014 - 10:47pm

Hi, I have a bladder prolapse also. I don't get leg cramps from that but I do have a bum back. I get cramps from that and I've had to have PT. This has helped me with the "Charlie Horses" and every other twitch and twinge that I get. I have to be careful with my back and then I have to remember to stand in WWP!! But WWP is so very helpful!! Good luck!

Surviving60

May 23, 2014 - 4:27am

I suspect there are numerous symptoms that those of us with only 'celes will not experience, as compared with uterine prolapse. Leg pain and tailbone pain are I believe quite common with a significant uterine prolapse. i too get leg pain and cramps sometimes, usually at night, but I've had that all my life. And it's been much better since adopting the posture. - Surviving

Aging gracefully

May 23, 2014 - 6:38am

You know at the time my uterus was prolapsing more and more, We are talking years here, I was getting a lot of lower back pain, but I attributed it to the hard work I was doing lifting people around. I was also getting strange cramping inside, unlike period cramping, but never put two and two together.
When I did finally find my cervix sticking out, it all made horrible sense to me.
But, only after a few months of doing the whole woman work, all those strange pains went way. If i do get them, which is rarely now, I look to what I have been doing and how I need to adjust myself.

Went for a mountain bike ride with the hubby yesterday, in the woods, over tree roots, and up and down hills, in WWP. Let me say I don't go very fast and I have to walk some of it, because I am not fast or that skilled at it. But, It was like one long jiggling session for my uterus! Lol! During my shower, I usually give a little tuck up, followed by jiggling and fire breathing. The old girl was up so high I couldn't even feel my cervix. I think of Christine's jumping, and it reminds me that the uterus does need some help finding her home in the lower belly. Amazing stuff is all I can say.

Surviving60

May 24, 2014 - 4:39am

Now that is some piece of work.....Whole Woman work, that is! One of those moments when the logic and truth of this cannot be denied. As Christine reminds us - it is self-evident. - Surviving

dizzydee

May 24, 2014 - 8:44am

I might need to have this explained a little better but wouldn't jumping pull on the ligaments and cause it to fall more? I don't know much about this....I sometimes don't want to move as I'm afraid things will go south...sorry my G doesn't work on my computer so sometimes it is omitted..lol

Aging gracefully

May 24, 2014 - 10:34am

In the destination: prolapse-free videos, Christine shows the jumping in the exercise section. She has studied this, and then put it into action. It has to be done in really good whole woman posture, and from what I have seen, she works up to it with the other exercises. If done properly, the uterus should be forced into the lower belly with each jump.
I have to try this out yet, but is definitely on my list!

Surviving60

May 24, 2014 - 4:55pm

Here is a forum thread about Christine's jumping, that might help as well.
https://wholewoman.com/forum/node/4934