The baby uterus, or, as it is also called, hypoplasia is a disease that is characterized by a delay in the development of this female organ. As a result, an adult woman has the size and functionality of the uterus as in the childhood period of development. The size of this organ is 3 - 5 cm (normally it should be 7 - 8 centimeters). In addition, the weakness of the ligamentous apparatus causes the bend of the uterus anteriorly.
Uterus: causes of such a violation
The delay in the development of female genital organs has many causes. For example, underdevelopment can be congenital, which is sometimes combined with a delay in the development of the whole organism.
But most often, hypoplasia develops in adolescence. The reason for everything is hormonal imbalance. At the same time, the girl’s body is deficient in those hormones that are responsible for the growth and proper development of this organ. For example, in such women, there is a decrease in the amount of sex hormones produced by the ovaries, along with an increase in the level of pituitary hormones. In some cases, disruptions in the body are the result of malfunctioning of the hypothalamus.
On the other hand, other factors influence the development of the uterus. A baby uterus can be the result of a serious, previous infection or nervous disorder. A fairly common reason is the sharp weight loss that modern girls are so addicted to. Alcohol, nicotine and narcotic substances have a certain effect on the development of the reproductive system, especially if they are used at such a young age.
Uterus: signs
In fact, hypoplasia does not have many obvious symptoms. For example, in girls with developmental delay, menstruation appears much later - after 15-16 years. In addition, during menstruation, discharge can be either too meager or, on the contrary, very strong.
Since the uterus is underdeveloped, resistance to infections is significantly reduced. In girls with such a problem, inflammatory and infectious diseases of the genital organs are found. At a more advanced age, hypoplasia can cause problems with the bearing of the fetus and the course of childbirth, and in some cases even leads to infertility.
Hypoplasia affects the intimate life of a woman. Communication problems arise, sexual desire decreases or disappears altogether, a woman cannot get satisfaction, which is fraught with the development of psychological problems.
Uterus: diagnosis and treatment
As a rule, uterine hypoplasia can be detected during a gynecological examination. That is why it is so important to regularly visit a doctor, which, incidentally, adolescents quite often neglected. The final diagnosis can only be made after an ultrasound examination of the pelvic organs. In addition, the patient is required to donate blood for hormonal analysis - this will help determine possible hormonal imbalances.
As for therapeutic methods, this question is individual. It all depends on the degree of development of the uterus, the severity of hormonal failure and the reasons for the delay in development. To normalize the functions of the reproductive system, girls are prescribed hormonal drugs that have a beneficial effect on the body. The treatment time is also individual - from several months to several years. Along with this, patients undergo regular courses of gynecological massage, physiotherapy, and also engage in special physiotherapy exercises.
Baby uterus and pregnancy
Hypoplasia is a rather difficult diagnosis. In this condition, it is very difficult for a woman to become pregnant. If, nevertheless, it succeeds, then there is no guarantee of a favorable outcome. Pregnancy is difficult, with a constant threat of termination. Miscarriages, complications of the birth process, severe toxicosis are possible. There is a risk of ectopic pregnancy. If treatment is started on time, the prognosis for women is very favorable.