Enlarged Cervix

Submitted by artist-visionary on May 3, 2012 - 12:45pm
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I came across this forum whilst researching enlarged cervix and polyps, which have come into my life recently.
I'm in a new country, and struggling to gain advice and support, outwith my usual frame of reference (which would be natural/ homoeopathic/ whole woman/ integral medicine, NOT slash and burn).
The recent gyno I spoke to said firstly, that she didn't understand what I meant when I explained I'd been monitoring my cervix (or was able to touch it) for the past while, even though it is greatly enlarged and descending down into the vaginal canal. She also said that my cervix is entirely normal. I am more worried about this, than about the polyp she diagnosed, as my cervix has grown and descended over the past 6 months, and following an infection I had, and most certainly is far from MY observation of normal.

It is good for me to read about the pelvic exercises and wisdom on this site and forums, as the past few days have left me dizzy with trying to understand what my options are (being new to Italian doesn't help!). My homoeopath has advised all the obvious things like cutting out caffeine, sugar, alcohol, and the additional research I've done suggests eating plenty beta-carotin-loaded veggies and fruit. I am also luckily in possession of a Gerson Therapy (Norwalk) juicer, should things develop negatively and if I am able to track down organic veggies!
I'll look further into the pelvic exercises here, and will explore all healthy avenues: am trying to build as detailed an image as possible of what is going on inside me, before I go down any conventional medical routes, as I am absolutely not open at this point to anything being burned/ cut out, even if it is a polyp.

If anyone can put me onto other contacts/ websites/ info about dealing naturally (in an empowered feminine way) to such issues as vaginal infection, enlarged cervix and polyps, I'd be immensely grateful :-)
Very best wishes and health to all

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Surviving60

May 3, 2012 - 8:05pm

Hi clareartista and welcome. You have raised lots of issues in this post that I can’t even begin to address. Someone may know more about enlarged cervix, but for now let’s assume that your cervix is just low, i.e. that you have some degree of uterine prolapse. Whole Woman is all about re-training your body to return to a more natural posture that supports your pelvic organs. Why not go to the Theater tab, watch Christine’s video called “Whole Woman 101”, and see what you think. Poke around the website and this forum (there are search functions) and come back again with your thoughts and questions. - Surviving

Christine

May 3, 2012 - 8:24pm

I would only add that the psychology of fear is rampant in the area of women's bodies. We can't quite get our brains around the fact that there is a natural state - a wildness - of our pelvic organs that does not need to be constantly monitored by tests, probes, scopes, etc. The reproductive-aged uterus is a very dynamic organ - moving as much blood through the system as the heart and liver. I believe mine even grows larger and smaller several years past menopause (I, too, am intimately connected with my cervix, which is usually about halfway down my vaginal canal).

Please use the forum search function to find my post(s) titled, "My Polyp Fell Off!" for a real-life account of how miraculously responsive the uterus is to simple, natural remedies.

What you are describing sounds completely natural. Unfortunately, you have a deep-seated, unnatural fear of your own body. I would say, take a deep breath, make yourself a cup of calming tea, and call your homeopath in the morning.

Wishing you well,

Christine

Christine

May 3, 2012 - 8:52pm

...and it has just occurred to me, Clare, that in almost ten years and 6,000 forum members, only one woman has stated that she developed uterine cancer since becoming a WW member...and she was also taking HRT. Cancer is rare in a healthy population.

artist-visionary

May 4, 2012 - 12:28am

This is great advice, and thanks so much: I will spend a good while exploring everything in the site :-)

artist-visionary

May 4, 2012 - 12:31am

And many thanks too, Christine!
Yes: I admit that I got pulled into the fear around this; I am 38 yrs old, and have survived this long without any infections and or poking around by the establishment. Following an extended period of extreme stress (and being outwith my zone of woman support and natural, wild living) I have found it difficult to navigate such a nasty surprise, but I've found a whole new dialogue here which is much more up my street (or mountain), so I cannot thank you all enough!! :-) x

artist-visionary

May 4, 2012 - 12:36am

And just to add; I absolutely do NOT have a 'deep-seated, unnatural fear' of my own body!! I have a deep-seated, NATURAL fear of the Italian and/ or conventional medical system, which I was describing above- NOT of my own beautiful cervix and reproductive system! As I mentioned above, I am out of my comfort zone here, and do not have access to advice from wise women in my own language, and it has taken me a good few weeks to find this brilliant website and info...
;-) x x Love to all, and thanks again!

wholewomanUK

May 4, 2012 - 5:22am

Dear Clareartista,
I love it - you loving your beautiful cervix & reproductive system & so very rightly haivng a "deep seated natural fear of the Italian &/or conventional medical system". Please the UK system to this list! I think the vast majority of the medical system are probably treated women badly with good intent conscience.
But with benign intent do a lot of malignant damage.
So glad you've joined the WW community. Good luck with everything.
xwholewomanuk
PS I had a polyp at the tip of my cervix which was easily accessed and cut off, without aneasthetic, a minor amount of pain & no further problems. That was pre ww contact, but it did seem to be ok for me. Maybe I was just lucky.