What is A displaced Uterus ?
The uterus is held in position by over 10 ligaments. Ligaments, when stressed or strained, can cause the uterus to become mal-positioned, the ripple effect of this through our physical body is profound and can cause women to experience a multitude of symptoms.
What are the symptoms of a displaced uterus?
Painful or irregular periods
painful or irregular ovulation
Dark or brown blood at the onset and at the end of menstruation
Headache or migraine with period
Varicose veins and/or tired, weak or numb legs
Lower backache, back pain with period
More serious imbalances including:
Endometriosis/itis
Fibroids
Polyps
Recurrent vaginal infections
Frequent urination; bladder infections, incontinence
Chronic miscarriages
Difficulty conceiving
Painful intercourse
Chronic constipation
Difficult menopause/peri-menopause
… To name a few!!!
What could cause a displaced uterus?
Injury to the sacrum or tailbone from a fall, car accidents, etc
Pelvic ligaments that have weakened due to overstretching during pregnancy and birth
High impact exercise, running on cement surfaces, high impact aerobics, etc
Lifting and carrying heavy objects before or during menstruation and too soon after child birth
Time and gravity
Past surgeries
Weak pelvic floor muscles
Chronic muscle spasm around the low back and sacrum
Emotional armouring from abuse at anytime in life
What can assist a displaced uterus ?
Mama Medicina Abdominal, Pelvic and Womb Care and Womb Steam ~ This external massage increases the circulation to the uterus and, her ligaments and tissue.