In this article, we shall be discussing the practical tips for a healthy uterus and how these tips can help you avoid uterine complications that may be detrimental to your fertility as a woman.

As a very vital organ in a woman’s body, your uterus forms the basis of your reproductive system. Your uterus plays such a pivotal role in your fertility that it is crucial to focus on it for a healthy uterus.

Many of the menstrual disharmonies, such as painful periods, endometriosis, dysfunctional uterine bleeding and infertility can be avoided and healed by taking better care of this inner palace – uterus.

While there is no definite way to stop disease, there are precautions to take to keep your reproductive system healthy.

To start with, let’s define uterus;

What is Uterus?

The uterus, also known as the womb, is the hollow, pear-shaped organ in the female pelvis in which a fertilized egg implants.  

 It is a muscular organ that both stretches exponentially to accommodate a growing foetus and contracts in order to push a baby out during childbirth.

The lining of the uterus, the endometrium, is the source of the blood and tissue shed each month during menstruation.

Why is a Healthy Uterus  Important?

The main function of your uterus is to nurture the fertilized ovum (egg). The fertilized ovum is implanted into the endometrium, it derives nourishment from uterine blood vessels and eventually becomes an embryo and then a foetus.

There are a number of things that can cause your uterus not to function properly during this time, including:

• Irregular or heavy menstrual bleeding
• Uterine fibroids
• Adenomyosis
• Pelvic Adhesions, and many more

To increase your chances of fertility, use the following tips to keep a healthy uterus, and prevent complications.

1.     Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle

Consistency in healthy lifestyle is a major general health key to avoid most health risks. Proper diet, healthy body weight, exercise and sufficient sleep are habits that help your reproductive system in general, including your uterus.

You should always remember that stress can alter your normal menstrual cycle and cause hormonal imbalances that may result in issues eventually.

Below are points to keep your uterus healthy;

• Eat a More Balanced Diet

According to a study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology, eating red meat could double your risk of developing uterine fibroids, whereas eating plenty of vegetables cuts your risk by 50%.

• Get your Nutrition Right with Whole Grains

The best way to ensure a healthy uterus is to ensure a nutritious diet. Folic acid and beta-carotene are the two most essential nutrients that women need to maintain a healthy uterus.

Dark green leafy vegetables ( such as turnip greens, spinach, romaine lettuce, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli), Beans, Peanuts, Sunflower seeds, Fresh fruits, fruit juices, Whole grains, Liver, Seafood are all good sources of folic acid.

The richest sources of beta-carotene are yellow, orange, and green leafy fruits and vegetables (such as carrots, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cantaloupe, and winter squash). In general, the more intense the colour of the fruit or vegetable, the more beta-carotene it has.

• Sync your Sleep Patterns to Regularize your Menstrual Cycles

Skimping on sleep? There couldn’t be a worse way to damage your hormonal health! Try to get to sleep and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends.

Your sleep and wake hormones have a significant impact on your reproductive hormones.

. Reduce Stress When Possible

Chronic unchecked stress can also lead to an array of bodily changes. From increased weight gain to inflammation in the body to irregular menstruation. Chronic stress is a known culprit in reducing uterine health.

• Exercise your Pelvic Muscles

Full-body exercises such as walking, jogging, cycling, dancing, etc. benefits the uterus by promoting blood circulation in the pelvic area.

• Maintain a Healthy Body Weight

Being thin seems to be the in thing these days. But lacking adequate body fat to hold the uterus in place can result in a prolapsed (dropped) uterus, which increases the chances of pelvic infections and period pain.

Being slim/thin should not be the goal but to have a healthy body weight. Ensuring not to mess up your metabolism or deprived your body from macro and micro nutrients in the process of achieving figure 8.  

• Reduce your Caffeine Intake

In large amounts, caffeine can aggravate uterine fibroids because it can increase oestrogen production.

2.     Practice Safe Sex

Having too many sexual partners and practicing unsafe sex may increase the chances of pelvic inflammation and vaginal infections.

In addition, some STDs are incurable, including HIV, and these diseases may alter your life permanently.

Before engaging in sexual intercourse, you need to get your partner screened to be sure they are safe.

3.     Quit Smoking

We know that smoking is bad for our health. But do you know that long-term smoking has a particularly harmful effect on the uterus?

A single stick of cigarette contains countless toxic compositions that lead to addiction, cancer and coronary issues.

Studies have shown that smoking can compromise the ovaries, the uterus and other areas of the female reproductive system.

Smoking also ages up your ovaries and can decrease overall health. Quitting can be difficult. Talk to your doctor so you have the tools you need to quit successfully.

4.     Pay Attention to Vaginal Discharge

Excessive, watery, cottage cheese-like, yellow, smelly or other abnormal vaginal discharges are early indications of a possible dysfunction of the uterus.

So, pay attention and get it treated on time.

5.     Avoid Sitting for Long Periods of Time

Do you have a job where you are seated for long periods of time? This could compromise the blood flow to your uterus.

It also causes the thickening of the uterine wall and increases the chances of endometriosis.

Take frequent standing or walking breaks to get moving. When possible, incorporate mindfulness activities into these breaks.

 However, reducing stress is another important way to promote a healthy uterus, and these two complement each other well.

So, get up and move around every hour or so.

6.     Don’t Hold back on Natural Urges to Vacate the Bladder and Bowels

Holding in waste materials can result in an infection in the vaginal and pelvic region due to the accumulation of toxins. If these toxins stay in your system for too long, they may also get reabsorbed by the body to cause diseases.

Additionally, a habitually enlarged bladder can cause undue pressure on the uterus, causing it to move out of position.

Conclusion

The tips discussed above will not only help in your uterine health but general body wellness. If you are already suffering from one or more condition of the uterus such as endometriosis, uterine fibroid, pelvic adhesions, adenomyosis and experiencing menstrual irregularities, feel free to contact us using the details below to get rid of them completely using natural remedies.

Stay healthy and never give up!

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