What are the symptoms of the tone of the uterus , its causes and consequences - an urgent topic for all pregnant women. Due to the fact that the uterus is a muscular organ, it is difficult to retreat all nine months without ever having to face this phenomenon.
According to its physiology, the tone of pregnancy, the main sign of which is the tension of the uterine muscles, is quite a regular state.
Symptoms of the tone of the uterus during pregnancy
So it is stipulated by nature that the organism of a woman for the time of bearing a child blocks some of its functions at the hormonal level. This mainly relates to the maximum reduction in the contraction of the myometrium. Therefore, with a normal course of pregnancy, the uterus is in a relaxed state. Of course, it is impossible to completely eliminate muscle tension, this can occur with such physiological processes as sneezing, coughing, long walking and much more. Do not worry if as a symptom of an increased tone of the uterus you feel a slight strain of it several times a day, in the absence of other accompanying symptoms. Also, as a norm, the tonus that has arisen during ultrasound examination, abdominal palpation, gynecological examination, and fetal movement are considered, these are temporary contractions that must be carried out within a few minutes.
Let us dwell on what symptoms are necessary for alerting the uterus. Signs of the tone of the uterus, which represent a real threat, include:
- pains in the lower abdomen of a different nature, can resemble sensations before the onset of menstruation, give in the lower back - in any case, they will not go unnoticed by the pregnant woman;
- it is immediately necessary to call an ambulance if the pain intensifies and becomes cramped in character;
- the appearance of bloody discharge is an alarming sign.
Such signs of uterine tone during pregnancy, especially in the early stages, are highly undesirable. Because they can cause a miscarriage. Therefore, the slightest suspicion of increased uterine tone should be a good reason to see a doctor for accurate diagnosis and treatment. As a rule, it is not difficult for a specialist to determine the condition of the uterus, and it is also possible to clarify the diagnosis with the help of ultrasound. Ultrasound examination shows, on what wall the contraction occurs, and accordingly, the degree of tone 1 or 2, depending on where the fetus is attached.
At pregnancy in the second trimester signs of a tone of a uterus appear less often, however are also accompanied by painful sensations. In addition, there is often a shortening of the cervix and a tendency to open it. With increasing duration, the symptom of the tone of the uterus during pregnancy can become, the so-called fossa of the uterus. Hypertonus in late terms is the cause of premature birth, therefore, it is better to treat such a condition in a hospital under the supervision of specialists.
Causes and prevention
The causes of tone are:
- pathology of the uterus;
- infection of the genitals;
- Rhesus-conflict ;
- hormonal disorders;
- toxicosis;
- placenta previa.
Depending on the cause of the onset of the tone, the doctor prescribes treatment.
The appearance of a tone can also be preceded by stress and anxiety, increased physical activity. In any case, gynecologists-obstetricians recommend that pregnant women increase the time for sleep and rest, expand their diet with useful products, if possible keep calm.