WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 1998: women and weights, another question

women and weights, another question

From: e;iz (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 27 Jul 1998 21:02:28 -0500 (CDT)

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I have rectocele/cystocele/uterine prolapse. The first doc I went to see said the condition was common in older cafeteria workers who repeatedly lift heavy trays and female body builders. He implied that my condition was strain related. Told me to avoid lifting. Had me afraid to pour milk for my kids because of the weight of a gallon container. The second doc I went to didn't want to discuss causes only treatments. The third doc I went to also supported the strain theory but his solution was more strain. He wanted me to go into intense PT three times per week with kegals, weighted cones, weight lifting and all manner of ab and buttock exersize.

Are there any good stats concerning cause and non-surgical treatments?

At Mon, 27 Jul 1998, William D. McIntosh, MD wrote: >
>At Mon, 27 Jul 1998, Karyn wrote:
>>
>>Dear Dr's, Can you answer a question for me about weights?
>>Mom and I are having a disagreement. I do strength training with
>>weights. The weights are a bit heavier than if I were
>>doing endurance training.I don't body build, take steroids,
>>or power lift. I love it. Even aerobics dosen't make me feel as good.
>>Mom however, is alarmed at this and says women were not made to lift
>>heavy things or lug things about, and if I do this my bladder will fall
>>(!?). I will become incontinent when I get older. Is there some truth
>>in what she says?
>>
>>Thank you!
>>Hilly
>
>You can and should use weight training as part of your overall fitness
>program. A recent study on Olympic class female athletes did not
>support the contention that the repeat Valsalva (bearing down)of
>athletics resulted in increased incontinence. Weight training is only
>part of an overall program however, and is not a substitute for aerobic
>exercise, but rather a compliment to it. Our foremothers would howl
>with laughter at the thought that they were not made to lift heavy
>things. Well, maybe they wouldn't laugh all that much after all.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD
>Clarksville, TN
>
>This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider.
>

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