The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside world. In women it is short, 2-4 cm, with a diameter of a few mm. A urethral prolapse (urethrocele) is when the urethra protrudes, dilates and bulges into the vaginal cavity, stretching out the front wall of the vagina. It is caused by the weakening of the anterior vaginal wall and the tissues supporting the urethra, which may be influenced by the condition of the connective tissues, increased physical strain that puts pressure on the lower abdominal tissues, adverse lifestyle habits (e.g. holding back urine for a long time), interventions in the perineal area (catheterisation, surgery, prolonged active labour during childbirth, forced pushing or external pressure on the abdomen at childbirth, etc.). It often occurs along with urinary incontinence or difficulty in passing urine.

The bladder is a thin muscle-walled tube for holding urine. The ureters from the kidneys open into it on two sides, and a urinary stimulus signals when it is time to empty it. We can see this as a protective function, it protects the bladder from overloading or dilating. If this stimulus is often ignored, or if preschoolers and schoolchildren are not allowed to go to the toilet, or if we cannot/do not want to urinate because of work, travel or being in a foreign place, our bladder may expand. A bladder hernia or bladder prolapse (cystocele) occurs when the dilated bladder wall fragment bulges so that the weaker front wall of the vagina presses into the vaginal cavity. In this protruding bladder part there may often be some retained urine even after urinating. Stagnating here, pressing on the wall it may cause circulatory disturbances in the surrounding tissues, recurring inflammation, stone formation, a feeling after urination that the bladder has not been completely emptied, and possibly a new, more frequent urge to urinate.

The last part of the digestive tract, the lowest part of the alimentary canal, is the rectum. A posterior vaginal prolapse (rectocele) is when this part of the intestine dilates and the rectum becomes more or less engorged into the vagina due to weakness of the posterior vaginal wall and surrounding tissues and ligaments. A proctologist or gynaecologist will often encounter this phenomenon. The dynamics of defecation, the condition of the connective tissues, lifestyle, diet, fluid intake, and the urge to pass stool all have an impact on the process. Here, again, it is of particular importance that the defecation reflex acts as a protective function, if we do not respect our body's signals, it will take its revenge. We cover this in more detail, look for it as a separate topic.

You can find more details on uterine prolapse as a separate topic, we mention it here because it belongs to organ prolapses. By eliminating the factors that cause this symptom and building muscle in a personalised way, we can lift several cm of the organ by performing Kriston Intimate Training exercises. The muscles of the pelvic floor can be improved and strengthened at any age, and feedback from women over 60 has confirmed that their uterus, which had descended from their vagina and for which their doctor recommended surgery, was lifted and they avoided having a hysterectomy. It is important to note that learning and doing the right gymnastics is only one of the factors behind the effect. The Kriston course will give you all the information you need to lift your uterus.

It is a sliding down of the vagina, a weakening of its wall, bulging into the vaginal cavity, which often occurs after the removal of the uterus. No other organs in the surrounding area sink, but the holding/supporting function of the vagina, its closure force, is weakened, sexual life may be unpleasant or uncomfortable, even painful, and there may be a sensation of a foreign body in the vagina.

After hysterectomy, either performed because of uterine prolapse or for any other reason, but also because of the weakness of the vaginal wall/musculature, the prolapsed vaginal cuff may contain small intestinal ansae. It can be characterized by pulling pain in the lower abdomen and the sacrum, urinary and bowel passing issues, sexual problems.

Organ prolapses are caused by the stretching of the ligaments that suspend the uterus and other lower abdominal organs, and the weakening of the vaginal wall, muscles and the supporting pelvic floor muscles. Many factors can play a role in their development, and it is very important to be aware of them, because if we do not change them, the consequences will remain. These can include increased abdominal pressure in certain situations, such as heavy pressing in regard to sports or constipated bowel passing, chronic, tiring coughing due to smoking, lifting weights, strenuous physical work, sports with overuse of the connective tissues of the abdominal organs, stress, overwork, and a joyless everyday life. There may also be situations around childbirth where the tissues are weakened by more strain than what is justified, in which case rehabilitation is the focus. Lots of mothers are unable to prepare their muscles during pregnancy. Extreme pushing during labour, external pressure, the use of vacuum, the lack of maintenance of the muscles involved in labour also determine the strength of the vaginal muscles with regard to the development of prolapse symptoms. It might be worth reconsidering the use of intra-vaginal menstrual devices that put constant pressure on the delicate tissues, thus impeding good blood circulation to ensure nutrient supply. In cases of organ prolapse, it may be more difficult to insert tampons or they may protrude from the vagina. Sexual life may be obstructed or unpleasant, possibly painful, with pain in the lower abdomen, lower back, pubic region, even radiating to the thighs and waist. There may also be a feeling of internal pressure, a foreign body sensation in the vagina, and inflammatory symptoms are more common. Furthermore, there could also be unwanted changes in urination, defecation and posture that are not easily controlled and may have a substantial impact on the quality of life and self-esteem. In the evening after physical exertion, the symptoms may increase, and in the morning, after resting, they may be less noticeable. During self-examination, if the cervix is very low, if the vaginal closure force is reduced, if there is a bulge in the vagina, it is worth being suspicious and making the exercises and recommendations learnt in the Kriston Intimate Training course a daily routine, as soon as possible.

Medical science is under great pressure because of the huge number of people affected, and the problems need solutions. The huge arsenal of interventions, surgeries, lasers, vaginal devices show the need to solve these problems. It is important to know that surgery does not build muscles, that the vaginal muscles cannot be strengthened by surgery, and that such interventions are therefore only temporary and they can be stressful and painful for women, not to mention the possible complications. Any medical device placed in the vagina can help hold the organ in place, but at the same time it does not allow enough nutrients to reach the tissues and muscles of the vagina, because it compresses the vaginal wall. This can lead to weaker and weaker vaginal muscles, requiring a larger and larger device, with increasingly unpleasant consequences as it compresses the surrounding tissues and organs: urinary blockage, inflammation and pain may occur. Sometimes, laser treatments are used, which can cause the vaginal wall to shrink, possibly to become rigid, but it does not develop the muscles. In this case sexual life can be painful for the woman. Most experts recommend the Kriston Method to their patients as an ideal alternative - once they acquire the technique, they will have a unique way to strengthen the muscles, which is key to eliminating the problem.

With the Kriston Method, you can learn a series of exercises that improve the speed, strength and endurance of the pelvic floor muscles, ensuring that the descended organs are lifted and supported from below. The method also supports this ‘lifting up’ by emotional processes so that the supporting ligaments are tighter and more efficient in their function. In the Kriston Intimate Training course, we talk through harmful habits and learn what to replace them with, to keep our lower abdominal organs in the best health. It's no use exercising our muscles if we don't change our habits. Then, you might have bigger muscle mass but it will still be hanging!

The success of this method is backed up by research and academic theses. Participants in the training sessions have reported that regular exercise has eliminated or greatly improved their uterine prolapse, bladder hernia, posterior vaginal prolapse and vaginal hernia. This is what awaits You too! If you want to make a difference, you need to make a change. Don't just look to your doctor for the solution.