Pubic Symphysis

As is known from anatomy, the pelvic bone consists of 2 identical halves, which are connected in front with a group of ligaments, is a pubic symphysis. The main function of this education is to ensure a normal birth process. So, even before the appearance of the baby in the light, in the process of bearing the fetus, softening of these ligaments occurs, which contributes to the divergence of the pubic symphysis during pregnancy. This fact leads to an increase in the birth canal, which reduces the burden on the baby when he moves on them.

What is symphysitis and when is it observed?

Due to the peculiarity of the organism and due to hereditary predisposition, it sometimes happens that the ligaments soften quite strongly, which is accompanied by an excessive divergence of the pelvic bones. This phenomenon was called symphysitis and is accompanied by severe pain in the groin.

Diagnosis is made on the basis of complaints of a future mother and an examination. In addition, for its confirmation, it may be necessary to conduct an x-ray study, which is rarely used by doctors, because of the harmful effects of rays on the baby's body.

Therefore, much more often in pregnancy to diagnose the state of the pubic symphysis, ultrasound is performed , which absolutely does not affect the mother and fetus.

What are the symptoms of symphysitis?

In order to determine the presence of a violation of the pregnant woman, it is enough to conduct the following tests: lie down and back, legs sit together and try to lift them - do it with this violation can not be pressed lightly on the pubis - if there is pain that can spread to the thighs and groin, . However, in order to diagnose a medical examination and consultation is necessary.

How is symphysitis treated?

As a rule, this phenomenon does not require any intervention by doctors. The main task of doctors is to monitor the pregnancy and the constant fixation of the distance between the pelvic bones. In those cases when the gap resulting from the divergence of the pubic symphysis is greater than 10 mm, labor is not performed in a classical manner.

This fact is explained by the fact that with such a generic process in the presence of symphysitis there is a high probability of the onset of pubic symphysis rupture. With the development of such a complication, surgical intervention is required, in which ligaments are sutured.