What lifestyle changes help manage prolapse?
Key lifestyle changes to manage prolapse include regular pelvic floor exercises, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding heavy lifting, preventing constipation, and stopping smoking. These strategies reduce pressure on the pelvic floor and help control symptoms.
Detailed Medical Explanation
Effective management includes: 1) Daily pelvic floor muscle training, 2) Staying active with low-impact exercise, 3) Eating a high-fibre diet to avoid straining, 4) Drinking plenty of water, 5) Using correct lifting technique, 6) Stopping smoking, and 7) Managing chronic cough or constipation. These actions protect pelvic tissues and prevent symptom progression. (NHS: Living with prolapse)
Clinical Context
Small daily habits make a big difference. Many women report better quality of life with lifestyle changes and ongoing pelvic floor care.
Evidence-Based Approaches
NHS and NICE recommend lifestyle changes as first-line management for all degrees of pelvic organ prolapse.