The tone of the uterus in the early stages of pregnancy is not a frequent occurrence. However, the first trimester is a very worrying period for a future mother. Therefore, it will be useful to know why there is a tension in the uterus during the first week of pregnancy, whether it should be feared and what it can lead to.
Hypertensive uterus in the first trimester - why?
The uterus consists of several layers of muscle fibers, interwoven so that even with a strong stretch, maintain the integrity of the organ. In this case, like any muscle, the uterus is able to contract under the influence of external or internal factors. Such abbreviations are called hypertension of the uterus.
In the first trimester, the tone of the uterus can arise from almost nothing: it is enough to worry slightly, work physically or in time not to go to the toilet. In this case, it is enough to relax and relax, to visit the ladies' room - and the uterus will come back to normal.
Another thing if the tone of the uterus at 5-12 weeks is associated with malfunctions in the body of a future mother. This is mainly due to the hormonal disorders: progesterone deficiency, hyperandrogenism (elevated levels of male hormones), hyperprolactinaemia (increased prolactin levels in the blood).
Other reasons for the tone of the uterus at the beginning of pregnancy can be:
- incomplete development of the uterus;
- endometriosis;
- uterine myoma;
- inflammatory diseases of the genital organs (including those transferred earlier);
- infectious diseases.
Hypertension of the uterus at an early stage - how to identify and eliminate
The tone of the uterus, associated with a reaction to external stimuli (medical examination, sex, physical labor), is felt as tension in the lower abdomen, "petrification" of the uterus and sometimes accompanied by a weak pain in the lower back. This state quickly passes by itself - you just need to relax.
If the pain in the lower back is strong enough and cramping pains in the lower abdomen are added to it, then you need to see a doctor as soon as possible - it may be a threat of termination of pregnancy .
As a rule, after finding out the hypertension of the uterus in the early stages of pregnancy, the doctor will offer a future mother hospitalization in the hospital. Of course, in most cases it is possible to undergo treatment on an outpatient basis, however, to ensure complete rest at home, unfortunately, no pregnant woman can. Therefore, do not immediately refuse to go to the hospital: treat this as a small holiday.
Elevated uterus tone at 6 and 11 weeks may adversely affect the development of the baby, which means it is necessary to eliminate the problem as soon as possible. The main recommendation in this case is strict adherence to bed rest, sexual and emotional rest. As a treatment prescribe antispasmodics (no-shpa, papaverine), progesterone preparations (morning or dyufaston),
Tone of the uterus in the first trimester - prevention is better than treatment
Ideally, the expectation of the child should take place in an atmosphere of tranquility, peace and goodwill. However, the life of a modern woman is filled with stress, physical and nervous stress. Sometimes, for a proper rest and proper nutrition, neither energy nor time is left. But it is such a crazy rhythm of life and can lead to hypertension of the uterus in the early stages of pregnancy.
To avoid this, follow simple recommendations that can be heard in any women's consultation: go to bed on time, eat fully, get rid of bad habits (preferably before pregnancy), move to light work or take a vacation, walk more often, go on time and do not hesitate to ask questions to your doctor.