Retroverted Uterus and Estrogen

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Hi learned ladies

Yesterday I went for my pap smear and the doctor had a lot of trouble doing it not being able to "find" the cervix. This has never been a problem before and she commented that everything was "sagging". I did search the forum for retroverted uterus and found a comment that this was not so bad but am wondering how a retroverted uterus may contribute to a rectocele seeing as it sits backwards not forward over the bladder?

Also does estrogen, or lack of it rather following menopause, contribute to pop or is it purely a physical thing from bad posture? I have been on tamoxifen for the past year and was concerned that my issues could worsen due to clearing my body of estrogen. My issue, a rectocele caused by my first baby being dragged out of me against my muscles, worsened after menopause. My doctor scoffed at the idea that tamoxifen could be a factor and told me to do pelvic floor exercises. I explained that I would be continuing Whole woman posture and explained what it is. She was temporarily interested and asked how I found out about it but then went back to pf exercises.

Thanks.
Ausy

Hi Ausy,
The uterus can lean back on the rectum causing problems; I have had my fair share of that. And, there can be a fair amount of sagging with the pelvic organs, especially as we age. That's why this work is so important, because it helps move the pelvic organs in the right direction into the lower belly where they belong.
I see you have been with us four years. How is your posture work coming along?

I continue to work with the posture because I know it made a huge difference to me when my issues became a problem in daily life. I do have Saving the Whole Woman book and a dvd that came with it. I was wondering whether the First Aid for Prolapse dvd or Yoga First wheel would better to move onto?

I continue to work with the posture because I know it made a huge difference to me when my issues became a problem in daily life. I do have Saving the Whole Woman book and a dvd that came with it. I was wondering whether the First Aid for Prolapse dvd or Yoga First wheel would better to move onto?

Hi Ausy, Yes the First Aid for Prolapse is an excellent choice to complement the book. But, remember that the posture is what is the most important aspect of this work; it is not just a workout program.

Thanks. I understand that the posture is the most important aspect and thought a dvd to help me visually understand the concept would be a good option. I expect that it has more information than the dvd that came with the book or are they similar?

Yea, the DVD that comes with the book is music to go along with the exercises in the book.
First Aid for Prolapse has great visuals, practical advice for daily living, and also an excellent exercise program in it. It really is a wonderful DVD to start this work or even to get reacquainted with it.