Surely many of the women have heard of such a procedure as a therapeutic vaginal gynecological massage. However, only a few got to know him closely. Massage was developed back in 1861 by Toure Brandt, and was widely used in the last century. However, over time, his popularity has weakened, and now doctors rarely use such an unusual procedure, despite the fact that with certain diseases only gynecological massage is effective.
Gynecological massage: indications
Because of the modern way of life, a woman has to lead a sedentary lifestyle, which affects the body as a whole, and the reproductive system as well. In a small pelvis, there is a violation of blood circulation, muscle weakness develops. Such stagnant phenomena, in the end, lead to inflammatory processes. In addition, the uterus is a muscular organ, therefore, like every other muscle, it requires a massage. And if a woman of childbearing age has contractility of muscles, the uterus is in the wrong position. Therefore, a special gynecological massage is shown when the uterus descends, its displacement to the side. Thanks to the procedure, the mobility of the uterus is normalized, blood circulation will improve, and, hence, muscle tone will be strengthened. And the uterus will take the right position. In addition, gynecological massage is used for bending the uterus anteriorly, posteriorly, and inflected.
Various inflammatory processes, infections, and surgical operations lead to the appearance of a soldering process in the pelvic organs. In the future this pathology causes infertility. Therefore, rather often prescribed gynecological massage with spikes. Due to this, the pelvic organs become more mobile, the adhesions stretch, and then disappear.
In addition, massage is used for gynecological diseases associated with violations of the menstrual cycle - amenorrhea, painful menstruation.
How is gynecological massage done?
The procedure is performed by a gynecologist or massage therapist on a gynecological chair or massage table. Immediately before the massage, the woman needs to empty the bladder and intestine. The external genitalia should be washed with warm water and treated with antiseptic solutions.
First, the gynecologist will acquaint you with the right breathing and relaxation of the abdominal muscles. The doctor will conduct a preliminary examination: determine the position of the uterus, its mobility, feel painful places.
With regard directly to the procedure of gynecological massage, the technique involves the introduction of the fingers of one hand in the vagina, palpation from there and massage with the fingers of the second hand from the side of the abdominal covering. Through both hands, pressure is applied, strokes, circular and vibrating movements, pulling and stretching.
In general, the duration of the first procedures of gynecological massage of the uterus and other organs of the small pelvis is from 3 to 5 minutes every two to three days. The sensations in the procedure are often unpleasant and even slightly painful. Stop the massage should you have acute pains. In the absence of complaints from a woman, the procedure can be extended to 10 minutes. After the massage, the patient should lie on her stomach for 20 minutes. The duration of the entire course depends on the disease and can range from 10 to 30 sessions, as determined by the doctor.
Contraindications for gynecological massage are:
- menstruation;
- elevated body temperature and infectious diseases;
- acute inflammatory processes in the sexual organs, sexual infections, neoplasms;
- cervical erosion;
- pregnancy, postpartum and postoperative period, breast-feeding;
- diseases of the intestine.
The effectiveness of the procedure depends largely on the experience and skill of the doctor who performs the massage.