The uterus or the womb is slung in the pelvic cavity and has great freedom of movement upwards, downwards, towards the right and to the left. It's natural position is for its long axis being directed upwards and forwards between the bladder and the rectum but the position at anytime varies considerably according to the distension of the one or the other. Displacement of the uterus may occur because of many reasons and it is accompanied, generally by inflammation. The downward displacement of the uterus is known as prolapse and in this condition the uterus slips downward in the space between the rectum and the bladder. The condition comes on in older women, usually those who are becoming stout, have a considerable amount of the work to do and have in child birth suffered laceration of the parts that should support the uterus. The uterus distends during pregnancy when the foetus grows, its muscles getting distended along with the progress of the pregnancy. The muscles, which support the uterus in its position, have to be strong to bear the burden of the growing child. The stress on the muscles is very great during childbirth; they must have the capacity to support at least 15 pounds of weight, after delivery the uterus resumes its former shape and the muscles is missing, they are unable to revert to their original position.
Symptoms, which indicate displacement of the uterus, are backache or headache, heaviness in the bowels and their costiveness. Some ligaments may become damaged and the mouth of the uterus may feel sore. The patient has the feeling that something s sticking to the uterus, nerve centers are also badly affected due to the displacement of the uterus the patient may be irritable and depressed. Sometimes there is a fatigue and weariness, which may be felt all the time. A healthy female, it should be noted, does not experience any difficulty in childbirth and there are no complications afterwards. Prevention being always better than cure, antenatal care and proper diet can ward off the danger of displacement of the uterus. The best way to deal with the displacement of the uterus is the naturopathic way. That is our Unani herbal medicines well help to resort the uterus in its place effectively without any side or negative effects.