Uterine Prolapse
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Uterine Prolapse Home Care
Home care for uterine prolapse includes:
Avoid heavy lifting.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Eat a
high fiber diet
.
Follow your doctor's instructions.
Weight loss
if you are
overweight
.
Perform
Kegel exercises
:
Kegel exercises
strengthen the muscles that support the uterus.
These muscles also help control urination.
How to perform
Kegel exercises
:
Contract your muscles upward and inward while urinating, so that you can stop the flow of urine.
Hold this position for a count of 6 seconds.
Release the urine for a count of 6 seconds.
Repeat the above one more time before emptying your bladder.
Once you are able to perform this
exercise
while urinating, you may perform them between urinating.
Perform the exercises 4 times a day.
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Uterine Prolapse Home Care: Taking Control
Related Conditions
Cystocele
Pelvic relaxation
Rectocele
Vaginal prolapse
UTI Checkup
Urinary frequency
Urinary incontinence
Vaginal pain
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Last Updated: Aug 22, 2008
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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