Gynecological massage - treatment and prevention of female diseases

Massage is an extremely useful procedure that is able to raise a person( sometimes in the literal sense of the word) a person after a variety of health problems. Everyone heard about the massage. But it's unlikely you have encountered until this point with such a kind of massage, as gynecological. It was developed in the middle of the 20th century by Major Toure Brant and was originally called "gynecological gymnastics".

Since the major had no medical education, he proved the effectiveness of the developed method for 7 years. Initially, it was successfully used abroad, but was soon forgotten with the development of new technologies. Nevertheless, our doctors again began to practice this method of treatment of female diseases. At the moment, massage is successfully used in the treatment of many gynecological problems. Below we will consider its usefulness, indications, contra-indications and technique of implementation.

How is gynecological massage useful?

At present, very many women are forced to lead far from the most active way of life, which negatively affects the work of the reproductive system. As a result, blood circulation in the pelvic organs is impaired, which provokes stagnant phenomena, muscle weakness and inflammatory processes. In addition, the uterus, as a muscular organ, also requires stimulation in the form of a massage. Massage is especially useful if the uterus is positioned incorrectly, there are excesses and loss of muscle tone. Massage can correct all these problems. It helps to eliminate diseases of female genital organs and improve their work, thereby increasing the chances of conception. Thus, in a certain way, gynecological massage even treats infertility if it is caused by causes that it can eliminate.

So, gynecological massage has the following effect:

• Improve blood circulation, which contributes to the oxygenation of body cells and stimulates the work of the pelvic organs, as well as lymph drainage.
• Increased muscle tone, correction of such problems as organ displacement.
• Normalization of the function of the bladder and even the intestines.
• Resorption of adhesions, if they occurred, or prevention of their appearance. It is the adhesions that often cause causation of infertility.
• The discrepancy of an unnecessary liquid( the remains of infiltrates) in the cellulose near the uterus, which appears after inflammatory diseases.
• Normalization of the ovaries.
• Improved sleep.
• The disappearance of menstrual pain, a decrease in irritability. Moreover, after the massage the woman feels more active and vigorous.
• Increased appetite.

As you can see, the benefits of massage are huge. Gynecological massage can save a woman from many reproductive problems, allowing her to conceive and successfully endure the baby.

What are the indications for gynecological massage?

Massage can be prescribed for both prevention and treatment. For the purpose of prophylaxis, he is prescribed for hypodynamia( a sedentary lifestyle) and for a more rapid recovery after surgical interventions on the reproductive organs and delivery.

It is also prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory diseases in uterine tubes that are chronic, for the treatment of adhesions and edema, in menstrual cycle failures( painful menstruation or lack thereof, menopause), in complex infertility treatment, insufficient uterine muscle strength or uterine position, With its fibrosis, the lowering of the pelvic organs and the walls of the vagina. True, reproductologists say that with the adhesive process this type of massage can not help and treat it should be

What are the contraindications for gynecological massage?

• Varicose veins in the pelvic area.
• Menstruation.
• . Oncological diseases.
• Acute inflammatory diseases of the reproductive organs.
• Acute inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract.
• Cervical erosion.
• Congenital abnormality of the uterus - its wrong position.
• Venereal diseases.
• Pregnancy or suspicion of it, as well as the period of lactation.
• Increased body temperature.
• Tuberculosis of the reproductive organs.

Also it is impossible to do massage if after surgery or abortion has passed less than two months. Massage can not be done if a woman begins to feel acute pain before or during the procedure.

How is gynecological massage done?

It is important that the massage is carried out by a qualified doctor who owns the technique of this massage or, at worst, a midwife or a nurse familiar with the structure of the pelvic organs. But it is important that the session is supervised by a doctor, since at any time an acute inflammation of a chronic disease can begin. It is also important to conduct a survey every 5-6 sessions to assess the dynamics of treatment and monitor the body's response to massage. The patient should be placed on a special armchair, equipped with a roller, armrests and movable legs. During the procedure, the masseur must act on the desired points gently and painlessly, with one hand massaging the abdomen, and the other - the vagina and pelvic organs.

The first session lasts not for long - from 3 to 15 minutes. Later, the duration can be increased. The terms of the course of treatment are highly individual - from 10 to 40 or even 60 sessions. On average, 20 sessions are usually prescribed every day or every other day. After the session, lie down for 10-15 minutes on the stomach or in the knee-elbow position. Before the doctor goes directly to the massage itself, it is important to have a session-preparation, during which he will teach the patient to completely relax the muscles( which is very important for a deeper effect) and to breathe properly.

What should I consider when performing gynecological massage?

• During massage it is better to refuse from a sexual life or to be protected, as at pregnancy he is categorically contraindicated.
• Intestine should not be filled - let the last meal take at least two hours.
• Empty the bladder immediately before the procedure.
• During the massage the patient should not feel any discomfort - pain, sensation of stretching or pressure.
• In order to make the results more impressive, several times a day, for 15 minutes every day, lie down on your stomach for 1-2 months. At night, you can also sleep on your stomach, which will help correct the incorrect position of the uterus. In addition, doctors recommend combining massage with light gymnastic exercises.
• Gynecological massage is aimed at improving the psychological state of women, for example, after removal of ovaries or other similar operations. It is the psyche of a woman who suffers in the first place, which also has a negative effect on her well-being.
  

Is it possible to treat infertility with a gynecological massage?

Often the causes of infertility are several factors that one gynecological massage is unlikely to remove. Of course, in complex treatment it will give a positive result if one of the reasons is really eliminated with its help.