子宫托是用来做什么的?
坐垫是一种管理的装置 盆腔器官脱垂 没有手术. You insert the device into your vagina, where it supports your 子宫, vagina, 膀胱, or rectum. 有些类型的子宫托也会减少 压力性尿失禁.
子宫托是如何工作的?
脱垂 occurs when your pelvic floor muscles and connective tissues weaken, causing your pelvic organs to “drop” or “fall” into your vagina. A pessary provides support and structure to stop these organs from dropping into your vaginal opening.
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优点 & 子宫下垂的缺点
子宫托大发娱乐提供了另一种选择 脱垂手术. A pessary is a good option if you want to avoid or delay surgery or can’t have surgery due to medical complications. Talk to your provider to weigh the pros and cons of a pessary based on your situation.
子宫托的种类
子宫托有多种类型和尺寸. You can remove and reinsert some types of pessaries yourself. With other styles, your provider needs to do this for you. You can also have sex with some types of pessaries, while you’ll need to remove others beforehand. 不同的护垫款式有不同的用途：
戒指托和火星托. 这些风格适用于早期脱垂. These pessaries are round and may be equipped with a knob or support wall to help relieve 尿失禁.
甜甜圈和立方体子宫托. These styles are shaped as their names imply and work well for mid-stage prolapse.
盖尔霍恩或格伦托托. Though these pessaries work better for advanced prolapse, they can be difficult to insert and remove on your own. 它们有两个部分. One segment is round and concave to create suction, while the other end is shaped like a stem.
Your provider will recommend a type of pessary based on certain factors:
- 尿失禁水平
- 脱垂严重程度
- 性活动
- 你是否有子宫
子宫帽配件
在子宫托装配期间, your provider will examine your vagina and determine the size of pessary that’s right for you. 在他们放置子宫托之后, you’ll walk around the exam room and do simple exercises to ensure the device fits comfortably. 预约大约需要30分钟. 如果你离开诊所后子宫托出来了, your provider will work with you to find one that fits better.
如何插入子宫托
从洗手开始. Next, fold the pessary in half so the curved edge points toward the ceiling. Place a small amount of lubricant on the edge of the pessary.
Hold the pessary in one hand and use your other hand to spread the lips of your vagina. Gently push the device as far into your vagina as it will go. You can insert the pessary while standing with one foot propped up, squatting, or sitting.
These instructions may vary slightly depending on the type of pessary you have. Your provider will give you specific pessary insertion instructions.
如何移除子宫托
After washing your hands, find the rim of your pessary with your finger. It will be just under the pubic bone near the front of your vagina. Hook your finger over or under the rim and angle the device downward. 然后，轻轻地把它从阴道里拔出来.
子宫的副作用
子宫托不应该有副作用. If you experience pain or discomfort, your pessary doesn’t fit correctly. See your provider for a different type of device or to learn to position it more comfortably.
子宫托会影响肠道运动吗?
子宫托不应妨碍排便. 然而, if your pessary is too large, you may experience constipation. Additionally, a pessary could make chronic constipation worse. Your provider can fit you with a new pessary or recommend strategies to address constipation.
子宫内膜出血
子宫托不应引起阴道出血. 然而, 如果你发现内衣上有粉红色的污渍或血迹, 子宫托可能会摩擦你的阴道壁. Tell your provider, and they can recommend another type.
子宫托放电
When you wear a pessary, it’s normal for your body to create a white or yellow discharge (fluid). To reduce it, your provider may recommend using an estrogen hormone cream. 然而, 如果分泌物改变颜色, 马上告诉你的医生, 因为这可能是感染的征兆.
必要的清洁和护理
Pessaries are made from silicone, a soft, non-absorbent material. Your provider will tell you how and when to clean your device. 一般来说，你可以把子宫托放两周. You should remove it twice a month and leave it out overnight. 用温水冲洗子宫托. If it has a mild odor, wash it with mild soap and allow it to dry. 不要使用防腐剂或刺激性清洁剂.
如果你不能自己移除子宫托, you should see your provider every three or four months for pessary management.
子宫托可以使用多少年?
If your pessary fits comfortably, you can use it for years. Your pessary may become discolored over time, but it does not mean you should replace the device.
子宫托能防止进一步脱垂吗?
A pessary does not fix a prolapse or keep it from getting more significant. Talk with your provider about ways to keep your prolapse from increasing, 比如避免举重, 管理肠道, 做骨盆底练习.
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