If you have pelvic organ prolapse, you want to know the different options for treating it. Depending on the type of prolapse, the severity and other factors such as your age, there may be treatment options available without undergoing surgery. Here’s a look at how to fix a prolapse without surgery.
Having a uterine prolapse brings side effects like a heaviness or pulling in the pelvis, problems with leaking urine, and pressure or discomfort in the pelvis or low back. But if you’re a woman interested in starting a family or having more children, your biggest question after diagnosis is whether you can get pregnant. Here’s a look at uterine prolapse and its impact on pregnancy.
Understanding the symptoms of rectal prolapse makes it easier to seek medical attention if you suspect you have this condition. But is having rectal prolapse dangerous? It can certainly cause some distressing side effects. Read on to find out more.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse may not be a life threatening disease, but it can have an impact on your physical and mental health. Here’s how a prolapse can indeed make you feel ill.
Weakened pelvic floor muscles can lead to a fallen bladder, known as bladder prolapse. But it’s not the same for every woman, as there are different stages of bladder prolapse.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse or POP can happen to a number of your pelvic organs. Prolapse is a condition caused by the weakening of the pelvic floor, the muscle and tissue that hold the organs in place inside the bones of your pelvis. This is a hammock-like holder that keeps your …
Having pelvic organ prolapse is different for every woman. While it isn’t defined as a “lethal condition,” it certainly impacts quality of life for many women.1 There are also different symptoms for different women. That can depend on the type of pelvic organ prolapse, which is when the supporting muscles …
Women with pelvic organ prolapse are often provided several options for treatment, one of which is a pessary. A pessary is a device that is placed into the vagina to help with the symptoms of prolapse and hopefully improve the condition. There are side effects of pessaries, however. Vaginal dryness …
Women are often cautioned about monitoring their own health by conducting self-exams like monthly breast checks. But there are times when you may not be certain what’s wrong, and you’re wondering why you’re feeling the way you are. That can be the case with pelvic health matters. One of the …
Discovering you have pelvic organ prolapse may give rise to negative emotions, and raise a lot of questions. You might be worried, upset and anxious. You’re likely wondering about exercise, sex and pregnancy, and even using tampons. You might be looking into treatment options. A common question is also: Can …
