Thank you for this information. I went to my OB GYN because I was having prolapse symptoms and she said I could either have surgery or a pessary and that exercises wouldn't help. It makes me sick to think she would have done the surgery and I wouldn't have thought that I needed to do exercises and then it would just reoccur... This is just an example of why I don't trust doctors except for TH-cam doctors like yourself who really care about people and want to help them.
I am 76 and so thankful for your lesson. Am active don't feel any pain or discomfort but really appreciate the knowledge. Had no idea what it was. Thank you so much! ❤🙏
This was extremely helpful and I wish doctors would speak to women about this. I believe I could have 💯% healed this issue before it became the issue now. I had two vaginal births back to back, (July 21 + Oct 22) and severe pelvic pain my second pregnancy to the point I could barely walk. And complained to my OB and asked to be sent to a pelvic floor therapist. Neither of them stressed the importance of doing exercises and that it could lead to this. It’s very upsetting bc I believe this could have been prevented and caught if we had better postpartum care. Postpartum care looking for this issue and teaching women how to prevent it and repair their muscles after pregnancy. Thank you for this video! And it encourages me to share this video!
I want to say this. I started doing hypopressives 7 months of pelvic PT after 2 vaginal births. Did an ultra sound found out my prolapse lessened from a 2 to a 1 from moderate to minimal. There is still healing that can be done. I send you mommy respect for sharing. Most woman can heal alot from this.
I have been searching and reading comments from female gynecologists and patients for more than two hours. It took a man with a sock (No offense, because I know you're much more than that.) to explain Uterine Prolapse so that I can understand. Now, I can make a medical appointment and have some knowledge of what's going on with me. Thank you Dr. C.
I have been seeing a urogynecologist who is rather brash, has explained little, thinks my questions are superfluous, and has offered extensive surgery as the only option. Once I realized where he was coming from, I thanked him and said, "Goodbye" - instinctively I also feel my prolapse is a fitness issue and will pursue seeing a DPT for long term results. Thanks very much for your explanations!
Doctor, I was recently diagnosed with vaginal prolapse Stage 1. What an excellent illustration of the condition. You are a brilliant teacher. Thank you.
Thank you for explaining it so well. My family member is suffering from it and now with exercise she is feeling much better. I had not idea what the issue was until you explained so well.
Thisnshould be taught to every pregnant woman! And also given proper exercise instruction. I will pass this on to my daughter who is a dulah..and also has 7 kiddos..might need it herself. Many thanks!
I had three pregnancy’s and two live births. At the time I delivered my babies the normal routine was forceps. Both of my births were with forceps. I had complete hysterectomy my dr said he was removing everything so I wouldn’t have to worry about getting ovarian cancer from using hormone replacement. The hormone replacement didn’t seem to anything for me. I stopped after three years with all the controversy. After the hysterectomy I had trouble with blaster leaking. I went and had therapy for 12 weeks. After that time I was told it’s not going to get any better. I’m now 74 and have pelvic floor prolapse. Blatter and colon. I wish they knew these thing back when I was child birth age. Before childbirth I had very strong pelvic floor muscles!
very helpful! I had a prolapse surgery and didn't know I had to continue with prolapse exercise. I am using a pessary ring now as it felt like I was heading toward another prolapse.
This is an excellent presentation and a nice way to talk about something that is simply 'not fun or uncomfortable'. It gives great insight into the inner workings of the female anatomy! Thank you again!
Thank you . This was so helpful . I look forward to much more information. I did try Pilates are a year and it did help immensely. However, life happened and I had to quit for a long stretch and still have prolapse but it was improved. Thank you again for helping so many many women to FINALLY get answers making sense to us. Blessings to you .
This is the same with me. The back pain and sciatica that comes from it. I now walk with a frame and really can't walk far. I have been suffering for years and made to feel like there was nothing wrong. Now I finally know I can try and fix it x
I had a pessary for only 1 year and now it's causing problems like slipping and lots of discharge and stomach aches. Any suggestions? Did you have any problems with your pessary?
@susanferrara528 your doctor should be removing the pessary and examining the vagina every 3 months. Please let your doctor know tor know about the problems you are having. Sometimes you need to refit a pesssry
@@thepelvicfloorsolution thank you very much. I have been having it removed and checked every 3 months, but just recently it's been moving/shifting and causing pain. I will definitely ask her about a refit. What type of pessary do you use?
Thank you Bruce, your demonstration, sock and pelvic model together with your clear, concise and easy to understand teaching was perfect for me. Again thanks!
From YT explainer by a PF therapist, i have learn't that a prolapse can put pressure on the PF. Which makes training of the PF nearly impossible... ( i am trying for 10+ yrs now) Thank you for this explaination. The hospital crew labels my prolapse " too mild for surgery" ... so i have wait till my organs fall out...
@@thepelvicfloorsolution 2 real life pf therapist and 3 online programs couldn't. Tough they all started with " but OUR prgramm really works" ... does yours come with a bottle of motivation ?
Thank you for your reply. Recurrence in that study was anatomical not symptomatic, and therefore of doubtful clinical significance. In the UK it’s symptomatic recurrence that is considered most important.
Not weird at all! I just had a total hysterectomy with a bladder sling repair and rectocele repair. It all started from a prolapse which was the bulge you demonstrated that made me call my doctor and within 2 months I had surgery.
I am beyond angry! After seeing a gerontologist (I'm 71) & a urologist for debilitating back pain & numerous UTI's, NO ONE ever mentioned; asked; or did an exam for pelvic organ prolapse. Why aren't women educated about this prevalent horrifying issue! This borders on negligent abuse of women by the medical community!
You are not the only woman that is experiencing this substandard medical care If one is a childbearing woman you are not neglected but once you are menopausal you do not exist. Some of this lack of care is due to lack of knowledge in treating menopausal women and the other is you are aging just accept and move on. I have to be my own advocate when I am dealing with medical people. You have to do your own research when it comes to your medical care especially when it comes female care. Women stand up for yourself do not be intimidated .
Wow, normal pelvic exam my doctor caught my prolapse and I knew something was wrong. We can't blame others, when it's our body, know your body. Prolapse you can tell.
I have this problem 😭 too I was crying coz I'm scare later after i do visit gynecologist Dr then she told me this like common to women pelvic problem , then I do search from TH-cam ..abit relief from tension
Thank you for this informative video. I was told eighteen years ago that I had prolapse, but it didn't really start affecting me until 3 years ago, at the age of 50. it's to a point where it is actually protruding that I will just have to use a belt, which is a life saver at work, until I have insurance will pay for surgery. I always thought that it was the uterus protruding out, instead of the vagina...
It would be helpful to see the exercises. I’m super fit. And still have a prolapse. I workout mindfully. I did levels at every stop light for no less than ten years. I have gained ten pounds in perimenopause. But I’m not over weight. Two years ago I decided I wanted to gain more muscle to support myself through my menopause journey. That made my prolapse worse. Since then I have been training on a product my husband created called The Answer. My prolapse is better. Be careful how you exercise ladies. All my workouts are centered around core strength. I wish I would have had The Answer after I had my babies.
I fought every step of the way to get my surgery and it was very successful don’t be put off get it done ! Don’t be fobbed off , I was told lies , that I was too fat , that it wouldn’t last, that most women have a problem. And that I was being silly . Go for it demand it , please ! It’s the best thing , med wouldn’t put up with walking around with this condition. I’m 66 and got it done 15 years ago as I was still a relatively young woman and I got my confidence back in every respect . Exercise doesn’t work I’m telling you because I tried everything
Which type of operation did you do, i’m asked to get operated bt i’m really scared n confused if i should do it, am hving a ring(Hrt) and a pessary at the moment bt they feel i better go for surgery
@@rekhamirchandani8848 honey I had a prolapse after my first baby who was 10 pounds I was in a mess but got a repair and I’m in the uk soi don’t know where you are . It was a 25 min repair and the just stitched me up , and put everything wher it was supposed to be to be . I had no pain , a bit of discomfort but really nothing to worry about . I guess you do have to be a bit careful for a few weeks as I’m not lifting heavy stuff , and it’s the best thing I ever did , they tried to say use legal exu and a ring , but my prolapse was so bad , but the consultant said it wasn’t bad , and most women have the same problem but just get on with it? Then he said I was overweight and it may not be successful, and I truly believe that they try to fob you off .
@@sdmakeupandentertainment yes I did I had a severe prolapse after having my first child who was ten pounds. I suffered with it for 16 years and the consultant in the uk was very reluctant to do anything , telling me I was overweight, that the surgery wouldn’t last, that most women had the same problem and I was a nuisance , well I got it done and it was the best thing I ever did . Got my confidence back and havnt had any problems 20 years on
I have a grade one bladder prolapse Really don't know if I am going to have to end up having surgery. Currently I am in the hands of Uro gynaecology team who are Great I am sure they will do the Right thing.
I had 7 full term births, I wish we had the internet years ago because Ive learned more about life than any school could teach., and it’s it funny how most doctors don’t tell you what to expect after having so many children. I’m using a rubber disc right now, I don’t want to go in the hospital.
Just Dx 1st Stage Vag Vault Prolapse and this was very helpful. Since I'm 4 yrs post Hyst BSO etc due to G3EEC MSI (H) i failed to ask if i should continue using vag dialator x 3 a week. I was referred to pelvic floor center.
To correct your statement, the correct fact is that about 30% of patients who have prolapse or incontinence surgery have another urogynaecological surgical procedure later in life (Olsen 1996). This is usually not a repeat procedure, but is a different urogynaecological procedure, not a failure of the original surgery. Recurrence of the same problem occurs in about 5% only, so 95% do not have the same procedure again (recurrence).
Thank you Dr Smith for watching this video! I appreciate your feed back. There are indeed procedures with low (5%) failure rates; mesh sacral-colpopexy comes to mind. Repairs accomplished vaginally do not seem to be so durable. One study that reflects this is the multi-center extended study published in JAMA in 2018 (JAMA. 2018;319(15):1554-1565. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.2827). What is interesting is that, despite surgical failure as they defined it, most patients still reported improved symptoms compared to preoperative baseline.
It would be nice if physicians would tell this after child birth and tell you to do them all your life. I am 61 ans fit but all my organs are currently falling out. It might be too late for exercise to help. I am trying.
I have been doing kegel exercises all my life. My Dr said after I had my daughter that I had good vaginal cavity. I still had a prolapse. Smh some ppl it happens to. My Dr said that a lot of factors determine this. And kegel exercises are not scientifically found to stop a prolapse. I still do my kegel exercises.
I just had a hysterectomy because my uterus was pressing on my bladder. When organs prolapse usually a hysterectomy is recommended. I had a mesh net placed inside to help with my bladder
Thank you so much for the demonstration now I clearly see what is actually happening down there, and I feel empowered as I have recently been diagnosed
Thank you very much for the vaginal prolapse information. I have decided NOT to have surgery for my Anterior vaginal prolapse. You get 5 stars! Thanks again.
Thank you Dr I have a prolapse which was diagnosed 2018 as yet still unsure about surgery in 2023 My consultant keeps saying to me to have surgery i feel she is rushing me I had my Son 33 years ago and i was never advertised the importance of pelvis floor exercises But now i have started i do not want surgery I am seeing the consultant again in 6 months time hopefully by then My symptoms of the prolapse will have got better At this present moment i do not want surgery Once again thank you
Thank you Dr for replying I really appreciate it I was fitted with a pessary last September 2022 but I had to go back few times because the prolapse was pushing down the pessary I was refitted with different size It is very comfortable but the prolapse still pushes down I have started pelvic floor therapy So hopefully in 6 months time I will have tightened my pelvic floor muscles because I do not want surgery I will make this a life habit every day please God Once again thank Dr
Thank you kindly Dr. C. You gave me an excellent visual of what may be happening to me, and helps me understand the importance of exercising the muscles before it’s too late. I found your demonstration very interesting and helpful.❤ Thank you ❤
I truly appreciate that informative explanation of prolapse. I am convinced my prolapse would have been far worse if I was not adding plant based collagen to my am shakes. I also heard there are pelvic devices I can sit on that will help my muscles to expand and contract
This video was extremely informative about this women's health issue. I had no idea that it can take years for prolapse to develop. I am 45, and I had 3 unmedicated childbirths and had a bit of "strengthening" of pelvic floor muscles in the post-partum recovery of my third to feel everything return to a normal. In reflection it around 9-12 months of daily kegel exercises. Everything felt fine and normal until 10 years later I experienced a debilitating stroke during which I experienced hemi-paresis of my right side. The lack of muscle sensation and muscle tone caused the vaginal prolapse to return, only more severe than before. Knowing that one should be mindful of exercising the pelvic floor muscles after the stroke should be incorporated into the physiotherapy treatment/recovery. It is a very difficult and embaressing topic to bring up to others. Thank you for this information, and I will share this info with others!
Very helpful, I just subscribed I haven't had. Vaginally births , but three C cections , use to be real active walking up to five miles a day , but now that I am a senior , have Sciatica in both legs , and back problems cant do my walking properly an sometimes not at all.have been having problems down there an had wonder for awhile if something was wrong . I just stumbled upon you , and I hope to learn more . Thank u soo much sir G.bless you.
Thanks. Look at Steven Swifts work on asymptomatic, 'normal' women attending for routine check ups . He, and others, found that over 80% had stage 1 or 2 'prolapse' which was not 'bothersome'. By bothersome I mean with the only reliable specific symptom of uterovaginal prolapse which is the awareness of a lump. No women with stage 1 will be aware of a lump. It's normal, and should never have been called 'prolapse', like 'stage' 0 . The great problem, on both sides of the pond, is that many old texts and studies considered symptoms such as pelvic 'discomfort', backache and dyspareunia as often due to prolapse. They are not. These particular unrelated symptoms can however be improved in many cases by supportive physiotherapy, and they are not improved by surgical correction of the anatomical stage of 'prolapse'. However once a women is aware of a lump at the interoitus, which bothers her, and this is demonstrated on clinical examination (standing valsava with no traction on the cervix) I have never seen a resolution of this true prolapse symptom by anything other than a device or surgery. Once studies include 'stage 1' in their study group as 'prolapse' the results are of little value. Stages 2+ represent damage to fascial supports which cannot be affected by physiotherapy/physical therapy, and no study has shown a reduction of the stage of prolapse by muscle training. I'm sure Kari Bo would agree. The placebo effect of attentive, one to one physiotherapy, might reduce bothersomeness in the short term at most. Vaginal oestrogen is always useful. The one great disadvantage of the introduction of cervical screening is the common finding that vaginal support is reduced with age and after childbirth, usually asymptomatic, and inexperienced nurses and primary care physicians wrongly call this prolapse. Referral at this time to an overenthusiastic pelvic floor surgeon, particularly one keen to operate, can be so harmful, leading to difficult and unnecessary surgery and complications. BW
Thank you Doctor for explaining this condition in a good way. It's very helpful for me to understand the situation of mine, as I am going thru the same problem.
@ well that’s helpful for my understanding but leaves me with further questions. I have an appointment in Feb., and then hopefully a referral . I have been waiting for 4 years to be taken seriously. My Dr. dropped the ball on everything once Covid was the distraction.
Very helpful i just came from the doctor and he told me I could learn how to manage my problem on youtube so thank you this was very helpful in understanding how I can help myself get better
Had surgery for prolapse 10 years ago, and my uterus was removed, my uterus should have been put in a sling instead of removing, which now created my bladder prolapsing so I had to have surgery to put my bladder back in place with a sling. That was ten years ago with the bladder sling and it's been great.
Thank you for your post. I had the same with my uterus removed because it was pushing out my bladder. It helped for years but now my bladder falls down every time I urinate. 3, 10 pound babies!
What an ingenious way to demonstrate what's happening it the prolapse scenario, I never could quite grasp want was happening with it. But I have done Kegel exercises my whole life and when I was younger, I thought I was doing them to tighten my vagina after childbirth, little did I know it would help with this. I don't care so much about a tight vagina anymore but I do care about a tight pelvis wall.
Episiotomy procedure cuts the very muscles that layer cause prolapse. I was told that due to improper stitching after an Episiotomy my muscles no longer worked right if at all. I wish they could please please please figure out real fix for this.
Great video.....I have been dealing with prolapse for 5 years now. I am also saddened by the lack of education/prevention for prolapse in early stages. I have seen a urologist, a gyn, and a urogyn. NONE told me prolapse would get worse.......NONE offered a "solution" other than a pessary. I have no function issues only structural issues. Sadly, the urogyn that I waited 5months to see cancelled my appointment 2 weeks prior to seeing her because she learned I had prior seen a urogyn. I am now left with not so many choice to repair what started out as a ceiling prolapse and could have been a simple repair and simple pelvic floor restoration. I am in the process of finding a quality physician to help me.
Thank you for the clever props and demonstrations you gave. I am 73 and had a complete hysterectomy at 33 due to endometriosis. I don’t think I have prolapse but my doctor says I have a lot of scar tissue, shortening the vaginal depth. Is that related to making a person more susceptible to prolapse? Can using dialators help in any way for prevention? How about collagen? Would that be beneficial?. Is anything that thickens the vaginal lining beneficial? Thank you, if you choose to answer.
🙏🥰Doctor, many Women will Thank You for sharing this, will appreciate the information plus Demo and get busy doing the excercise to help themselves hopefully…avoid surgery if at all possible!
I had five pregnancies and a complete hysterectomy which resulted in a gradual vaginal prolapse. My gynecologist did not explain that the abdominal surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries, and the appendectomy he included would make prolapse almost inevitable. I saw three urogynocologists in the following years. Two of them really didn’t help in any way, one tried fitting me with a pessary, which was very uncomfortable. The third was very helpful, but not very encouraging about the prospect of surgical outcomes. I decided to work at losing weight, 40 pounds, doing pelvic floor exercises, and walking at least a mile daily. These things helped, but the prolapse is still there, just not as big as it had been. My doctor is not an advocate of mesh surgery, and quoted the 1 out of three statistic that you did about needing a repeated surgery after 3 years. She felt that there was too much scar tissue to make a successful surgical repair. She prescribed vaginal estrogen, Lipoestra twice weekly, 1 to two grams, which does help to temporarily thicken the vaginal tissue. Is there any other intervention that is more helpful?
Good for you for being proactive. More recent data on prolapse surgery, especially when done by a urogynecologist, is much more encouraging. The old data does reflect a high rate of repeat surgery but most often for prolapse in an area of the vagina that was not addressed with the first surgery. This makes sense if we believe that prolapse is the long term consequence of pelvic floor muscular weakness.
I'm going through the same pain after having a complete hysterectomy a few years ago, I'm completely depressed 😢🇬🇧I've had 2 different size rings inserted at different times,,very uncomfortable, I'm at my White's end 😮
If you live with this problem not doing anything about it is there any harm? My stage is 4, but I can't see myself inserting the mesh inside my vaginal wall. I heard many austraulians had serious injuries from this procedure.
A pessary is an option. Ask your doctor. In general if you are able to empty your bladder and the exposed tissue is not getting an erosion (not bleeding) prolapse is not dangerous. Many surgeons still perform native tissue repairs (no mesh)
For several years, the ischial pain was worse....thinking it was ortho in nature. Nope.....after two, years, symptoms almost gone with just a "pessary." I hate it, but APPRECIATE it.... to be out of pain!
Why Woman’s are Not Informed right away after delivering a baby that she needs to exercise special techniques to prevent Prolapses? I’m already after this rectocele /prolapse surgery / still recovering after 6 months / not feeling well yet . So - doctor I’m asking You what’s the best way for me to stay healthy from now forward? I just turned 60 / but had this condition for 20 yrs.
Thank you for this video. I am 78 and have pelvic floor dysfunction. My bladder comes almost all the way out and there is a lot of pressure when this happens. I have a pessary, but am hesitant to use it. Instead, I push the bladder back up with my fingers with tissue over my fingers. I then wear a 3 inch Ace wrap to support the pelvic floor. The Ace wrap goes from my shoulder down the front of my trunk and also down the back side, and under the vagina. It is then secured with the velcro on the end of the Ace. So it's kind of like a sling, but firmly in place, not loose. It does help. In your video, you said surgery is not advisable. For those of us who have stage 4 prolapse, what do you recommend?
So after becoming 71 years old & never having any kind of sex or at physical understanding , I know how & why & more importantly what I must now do to avoid surgery .
Thnx for the presentation but would like to learn more about the excercises and treatments other than surgery. I know of so many women going through this and find it very uncomfortable to deal with so in order for it to get Any worse what are the precautions. Pls advise thnks.
I’m 36 and have been dealing with with this since I had a forceps delivery when I was 20 and it was a three I’ve dealt with with it greatly but recently no matter the amount of exercising doesn’t help I’ve avoided surgery at all cost. any advice?
Loved your video makes it a lot simpler to understand I live in Denver Colorado. I have a level five prolapse Give birth in 1992 to a 10 pound baby with a triple episiotomy which intern caused the prolapse overtime fearful to have the surgery because I know one and three women have to have it done again, the worst part of my prolapse is vaginal but it’s starting to affect rectal issues and bladder issues will be try and Pilates soon because I would like to avoid surgery altogether also gave birth in 2009 which also caused more prolapse issues
The idea is that using a pelvic floor conditioning technique like PfilAtes women with mild to moderate prolapse may be able to avoid surgery for prolapse symptoms. Thanks for the question
I agree with some of earlier ladies. Woman would be informed about this condition more.. If this is so common, among women, why haven’t they been taught about this? Health departments, and doctors should have informed us. This is the first time I have heard of this. Good job by the way.
Just got diagnosed with a prolapsed vagina. I had never heard of it. My urologist is giving me an estrogen ointment and Myrbetriq tablets. Didn’t hear of exercises. The reason for making the appointment was pain in the kidneys. Have to take an ultrasound and an XRay. Do not want surgery. I am looking forward to your suggestions. Thanks
Follow through with you doctor’s recommendations or get second opinion from a Urogynecologist. Pfilates can help early prolapse. The online course only costs $49. www.pfilates.com
You explained the way prolaspe happens very well. No doctor ever spoke to me about this. Seriously, can surgery be safely done to lift it up and repair it. In an older women. Im not taking anything out. You said general anesthesia.. is that with a tube and or just medicine to cause you to sleep??
Lost my post. But I can't seem to get a doctor.. wait is months. Etc. Went to urgent care gyn. Did nothing. Di d mt even send pap smear and culture I requested in. He did Rx mild antibiotic.. don't know if I can take it.. I got sick. And it was also very sore. Luckily reached a primary dr.. and got Rx that I normally take.. hope it will help. So far iy did right away, but I got sick too. Made appt with gyn locally.. he canceled me sitting in his office..supposedly to deliver a baby.. duh. Now don't know what to do.. moths Waite for appts. If I'm Luckily enough to get through.. 😢😢 still not feeling well.
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Thank you for this information. I went to my OB GYN because I was having prolapse symptoms and she said I could either have surgery or a pessary and that exercises wouldn't help. It makes me sick to think she would have done the surgery and I wouldn't have thought that I needed to do exercises and then it would just reoccur... This is just an example of why I don't trust doctors except for TH-cam doctors like yourself who really care about people and want to help them.
Thank you!
I am 76 and so thankful for your lesson. Am active don't feel any pain or discomfort but really appreciate the knowledge. Had no idea what it was. Thank you so much! ❤🙏
This was extremely helpful and I wish doctors would speak to women about this. I believe I could have 💯% healed this issue before it became the issue now. I had two vaginal births back to back, (July 21 + Oct 22) and severe pelvic pain my second pregnancy to the point I could barely walk. And complained to my OB and asked to be sent to a pelvic floor therapist. Neither of them stressed the importance of doing exercises and that it could lead to this. It’s very upsetting bc I believe this could have been prevented and caught if we had better postpartum care. Postpartum care looking for this issue and teaching women how to prevent it and repair their muscles after pregnancy. Thank you for this video! And it encourages me to share this video!
I want to say this. I started doing hypopressives 7 months of pelvic PT after 2 vaginal births. Did an ultra sound found out my prolapse lessened from a 2 to a 1 from moderate to minimal. There is still healing that can be done. I send you mommy respect for sharing. Most woman can heal alot from this.
I have been searching and reading comments from female gynecologists and patients for more than two hours. It took a man with a sock (No offense, because I know you're much more than that.) to explain Uterine Prolapse so that I can understand. Now, I can make a medical appointment and have some knowledge of what's going on with me. Thank you Dr. C.
Same here. A man with a sock. He cares about us
Wow same here
I have been seeing a urogynecologist who is rather brash, has explained little, thinks my questions are superfluous, and has offered extensive surgery as the only option. Once I realized where he was coming from, I thanked him and said, "Goodbye" - instinctively I also feel my prolapse is a fitness issue and will pursue seeing a DPT for long term results. Thanks very much for your explanations!
Good luck
Doctor, I was recently diagnosed with vaginal prolapse Stage 1. What an excellent illustration of the condition. You are a brilliant teacher. Thank you.
Thank you. Check out PfilAtes.com for an excellent program.
Thank you for explaining it so well. My family member is suffering from it and now with exercise she is feeling much better. I had not idea what the issue was until you explained so well.
Thank you for the comment. Is she using The PfilAtes Method of pelvic floor exercise?
Hi, which exercice?
Thisnshould be taught to every pregnant woman! And also given proper exercise instruction. I will pass this on to my daughter who is a dulah..and also has 7 kiddos..might need it herself. Many thanks!
Wonderful!
Same for me! No one ever thought it could be prolapse
I had three pregnancy’s and two live births. At the time I delivered my babies the normal routine was forceps. Both of my births were with forceps. I had complete hysterectomy my dr said he was removing everything so I wouldn’t have to worry about getting ovarian cancer from using hormone replacement. The hormone replacement didn’t seem to anything for me. I stopped after three years with all the controversy. After the hysterectomy I had trouble with blaster leaking. I went and had therapy for 12 weeks. After that time I was told it’s not going to get any better. I’m now 74 and have pelvic floor prolapse. Blatter and colon. I wish they knew these thing back when I was child birth age. Before childbirth I had very strong pelvic floor muscles!
Consider PfilAtes for $49. Www.pfilates.com
Doctors should have been talking to women about estrogen and what it does for a woman's body , ie prevents ,ut's , organ prolapse, leaking , etc
very helpful! I had a prolapse surgery and didn't know I had to continue with prolapse exercise. I am using a pessary ring now as it felt like I was heading toward another prolapse.
This is an excellent presentation and a nice way to talk about something that is simply 'not fun or uncomfortable'. It gives great insight into the inner workings of the female anatomy! Thank you again!
Wow, thank you!
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Plz tell me which exercise ????@@thepelvicfloorsolution
Thank you . This was so helpful . I look forward to much more information. I did try Pilates are a year and it did help immensely. However, life happened and I had to quit for a long stretch and still have prolapse but it was improved. Thank you again for helping so many many women to FINALLY get answers making sense to us. Blessings to you .
Thank you for your remarks!
This presentation of vaginal prolapse really helps me understand my problem. Thank you Dr. Crawford.
This is the same with me. The back pain and sciatica that comes from it. I now walk with a frame and really can't walk far. I have been suffering for years and made to feel like there was nothing wrong. Now I finally know I can try and fix it x
Me too I have pain when I walk and back aches Although I had a cap fitted it hasn’t done much if anything
I have a pesire inserted at least 20 yrs ago, I am 94 now and having some leakage , thank goodness for women’s pads.
Wow! You are my hero. Pfilates with modifications can help seniors. Check out pfilates.com
I had a pessary for only 1 year and now it's causing problems like slipping and lots of discharge and stomach aches. Any suggestions? Did you have any problems with your pessary?
@susanferrara528 your doctor should be removing the pessary and examining the vagina every 3 months. Please let your doctor know tor know about the problems you are having. Sometimes you need to refit a pesssry
@@thepelvicfloorsolution thank you very much. I have been having it removed and checked every 3 months, but just recently it's been moving/shifting and causing pain. I will definitely ask her about a refit. What type of pessary do you use?
Thank you Bruce, your demonstration, sock and pelvic model together with your clear, concise and easy to understand teaching was perfect for me. Again thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I hate to look at anatomical models or pictures, but ALWAYS take valuable knowledge from them by doing so.
Thank You !
From YT explainer by a PF therapist, i have learn't that a prolapse can put pressure on the PF. Which makes training of the PF nearly impossible... ( i am trying for 10+ yrs now)
Thank you for this explaination. The hospital crew labels my prolapse " too mild for surgery" ... so i have wait till my organs fall out...
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@@thepelvicfloorsolution 2 real life pf therapist and 3 online programs couldn't. Tough they all started with " but OUR prgramm really works" ... does yours come with a bottle of motivation ?
Thank you for your reply. Recurrence in that study was anatomical not symptomatic, and therefore of doubtful clinical significance. In the UK it’s symptomatic recurrence that is considered most important.
Not weird at all! I just had a total hysterectomy with a bladder sling repair and rectocele repair. It all started from a prolapse which was the bulge you demonstrated that made me call my doctor and within 2 months I had surgery.
@@henritink100 oh my gosh. God please look after this horrendous procedure.
I am beyond angry! After seeing a gerontologist (I'm 71) & a urologist for debilitating back pain & numerous UTI's, NO ONE ever mentioned; asked; or did an exam for pelvic organ prolapse. Why aren't women educated about this prevalent horrifying issue! This borders on negligent abuse of women by the medical community!
You are not the only woman that is experiencing this substandard medical care
If one is a childbearing woman you are not neglected but once you are menopausal you do not exist.
Some of this lack of care is due to lack of knowledge in treating menopausal women and the other is you are aging just accept and move on.
I have to be my own advocate when I am dealing with medical people. You have to do your own research when it comes to your medical care especially when it comes female care.
Women stand up for yourself do not be intimidated .
Exactly not enough education given to women, I guess .I am waiting for months to be seen by the gynaecologist
Wow, normal pelvic exam my doctor caught my prolapse and I knew something was wrong. We can't blame others, when it's our body, know your body. Prolapse you can tell.
I lost a dear friend very recently who suffered from prolapse , I had no idea that this happens to some women, thanks for creating this awareness.
What did she die from?
I have this problem 😭 too I was crying coz I'm scare later after i do visit gynecologist Dr then she told me this like common to women pelvic problem , then I do search from TH-cam ..abit relief from tension
What did your friend die of?? Was it a prolaspe??
I had the mesh prolapse repair in 2001. It was a great success.
Good to hear. I might be facing this soon.
Good news I'm thinking about doing the mesh
My mesh broke. Good for you …😊
This is actually a pretty brilliant demonstration of vaginal prolapse.
Thank you for this informative video. I was told eighteen years ago that I had prolapse, but it didn't really start affecting me until 3 years ago, at the age of 50. it's to a point where it is actually protruding that I will just have to use a belt, which is a life saver at work, until I have insurance will pay for surgery. I always thought that it was the uterus protruding out, instead of the vagina...
It would be helpful to see the exercises. I’m super fit. And still have a prolapse. I workout mindfully. I did levels at every stop light for no less than ten years. I have gained ten pounds in perimenopause. But I’m not over weight. Two years ago I decided I wanted to gain more muscle to support myself through my menopause journey. That made my prolapse worse. Since then I have been training on a product my husband created called The Answer. My prolapse is better. Be careful how you exercise ladies. All my workouts are centered around core strength. I wish I would have had The Answer after I had
my babies.
Look up Kegal exercises
I fought every step of the way to get my surgery and it was very successful don’t be put off get it done ! Don’t be fobbed off , I was told lies , that I was too fat , that it wouldn’t last, that most women have a problem. And that I was being silly . Go for it demand it , please ! It’s the best thing , med wouldn’t put up with walking around with this condition. I’m 66 and got it done 15 years ago as I was still a relatively young woman and I got my confidence back in every respect . Exercise doesn’t work I’m telling you because I tried everything
I agree, they don’t work!
Which type of operation did you do, i’m asked to get operated bt i’m really scared n confused if i should do it, am hving a ring(Hrt) and a pessary at the moment bt they feel i better go for surgery
@@rekhamirchandani8848 honey I had a prolapse after my first baby who was 10 pounds I was in a mess but got a repair and I’m in the uk soi don’t know where you are . It was a 25 min repair and the just stitched me up , and put everything wher it was supposed to be to be . I had no pain , a bit of discomfort but really nothing to worry about . I guess you do have to be a bit careful for a few weeks as I’m not lifting heavy stuff , and it’s the best thing I ever did , they tried to say use legal exu and a ring , but my prolapse was so bad , but the consultant said it wasn’t bad , and most women have the same problem but just get on with it? Then he said I was overweight and it may not be successful, and I truly believe that they try to fob you off .
Did you have pelvic floor reconstruction?
@@sdmakeupandentertainment yes I did I had a severe prolapse after having my first child who was ten pounds. I suffered with it for 16 years and the consultant in the uk was very reluctant to do anything , telling me I was overweight, that the surgery wouldn’t last, that most women had the same problem and I was a nuisance , well I got it done and it was the best thing I ever did . Got my confidence back and havnt had any problems 20 years on
I have a grade one bladder prolapse
Really don't know if I am going to have to end up having surgery.
Currently I am in the hands of
Uro gynaecology team who are
Great I am sure they will do the
Right thing.
I had 7 full term births, I wish we had the internet years ago because Ive learned more about life than any school could teach., and it’s it funny how most doctors don’t tell you what to expect after having so many children. I’m using a rubber disc right now, I don’t want to go in the hospital.
Just Dx 1st Stage Vag Vault Prolapse and this was very helpful. Since I'm 4 yrs post Hyst BSO etc due to G3EEC MSI (H) i failed to ask if i should continue using vag dialator x 3 a week. I was referred to pelvic floor center.
To correct your statement, the correct fact is that about 30% of patients who have prolapse or incontinence surgery have another urogynaecological surgical procedure later in life (Olsen 1996). This is usually not a repeat procedure, but is a different urogynaecological procedure, not a failure of the original surgery. Recurrence of the same problem occurs in about 5% only, so 95% do not have the same procedure again (recurrence).
Thank you Dr Smith for watching this video! I appreciate your feed back. There are indeed procedures with low (5%) failure rates; mesh sacral-colpopexy comes to mind. Repairs accomplished vaginally do not seem to be so durable. One study that reflects this is the multi-center extended study published in JAMA in 2018 (JAMA. 2018;319(15):1554-1565. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.2827). What is interesting is that, despite surgical failure as they defined it, most patients still reported improved symptoms compared to preoperative baseline.
It would be nice if physicians would tell this after child birth and tell you to do them all your life. I am 61 ans fit but all my organs are currently falling out. It might be too late for exercise to help. I am trying.
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It would be nice if they would educate us women since our teens about pelvic floor health and how to keep it functional together with the core.
I have been doing kegel exercises all my life. My Dr said after I had my daughter that I had good vaginal cavity. I still had a prolapse. Smh some ppl it happens to. My Dr said that a lot of factors determine this. And kegel exercises are not scientifically found to stop a prolapse. I still do my kegel exercises.
@@harristanaya31be sure to be laying down when doing them but I would eventually just get the surgery they have an easier one 2 insissions in front.
I just had a hysterectomy because my uterus was pressing on my bladder. When organs prolapse usually a hysterectomy is recommended. I had a mesh net placed inside to help with my bladder
Thank you so much for the demonstration now I clearly see what is actually happening down there, and I feel empowered as I have recently been diagnosed
Yes,, Among other things, this video was an excellent visual ...Your Calm speaking Also was very nice,, Thank You....
Thank you very much for the vaginal prolapse information. I have decided NOT to have surgery for my Anterior vaginal prolapse. You get 5 stars! Thanks again.
good for you. work on the pelvic floor muscles!
Great explanation of this. I would like to here about ways to tighten these mussels. Better presentation that my GYN.
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Thank you Dr
I have a prolapse which was diagnosed 2018 as yet still unsure about surgery in 2023
My consultant keeps saying to me to have surgery i feel she is rushing me
I had my Son 33 years ago and i was never advertised the importance of pelvis floor exercises
But now i have started i do not want surgery
I am seeing the consultant again in 6 months time hopefully by then
My symptoms of the prolapse will have got better
At this present moment i do not want surgery
Once again thank you
Hi Mary. Yes do your best with PF exercise. Perhaps take our p49 course (www.Pfilates.com). Talk to your doctor about a pessary device as well
Thank you Dr for replying I really appreciate it
I was fitted with a pessary last September 2022 but I had to go back few times because the prolapse was pushing down the pessary
I was refitted with different size
It is very comfortable but the prolapse still pushes down
I have started pelvic floor therapy
So hopefully in 6 months time I will have tightened my pelvic floor muscles because I do not want surgery
I will make this a life habit every day please God
Once again thank Dr
Thank you kindly Dr. C. You gave me an excellent visual of what may be happening to me, and helps me understand the importance of exercising the muscles before it’s too late. I found your demonstration very interesting and helpful.❤ Thank you ❤
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I truly appreciate that informative explanation of prolapse. I am convinced my prolapse would have been far worse if I was not adding plant based collagen to my am shakes. I also heard there are pelvic devices I can sit on that will help my muscles to expand and contract
This video was extremely informative about this women's health issue. I had no idea that it can take years for prolapse to develop. I am 45, and I had 3 unmedicated childbirths and had a bit of "strengthening" of pelvic floor muscles in the post-partum recovery of my third to feel everything return to a normal. In reflection it around 9-12 months of daily kegel exercises. Everything felt fine and normal until 10 years later I experienced a debilitating stroke during which I experienced hemi-paresis of my right side. The lack of muscle sensation and muscle tone caused the vaginal prolapse to return, only more severe than before. Knowing that one should be mindful of exercising the pelvic floor muscles after the stroke should be incorporated into the physiotherapy treatment/recovery. It is a very difficult and embaressing topic to bring up to others. Thank you for this information, and I will share this info with others!
Thank you the thé encouragement!
Very helpful, I just subscribed I haven't had. Vaginally births , but three C cections , use to be real active walking up to five miles a day , but now that I am a senior , have Sciatica in both legs , and back problems cant do my walking properly an sometimes not at all.have been having problems down there an had wonder for awhile if something was wrong . I just stumbled upon you , and I hope to learn more . Thank u soo much sir G.bless you.
Thank you for your comment and very kind words.
Thanks. Look at Steven Swifts work on asymptomatic, 'normal' women attending for routine check ups . He, and others, found that over 80% had stage 1 or 2 'prolapse' which was not 'bothersome'. By bothersome I mean with the only reliable specific symptom of uterovaginal prolapse which is the awareness of a lump. No women with stage 1 will be aware of a lump. It's normal, and should never have been called 'prolapse', like 'stage' 0 . The great problem, on both sides of the pond, is that many old texts and studies considered symptoms such as pelvic 'discomfort', backache and dyspareunia as often due to prolapse. They are not. These particular unrelated symptoms can however be improved in many cases by supportive physiotherapy, and they are not improved by surgical correction of the anatomical stage of 'prolapse'. However once a women is aware of a lump at the interoitus, which bothers her, and this is demonstrated on clinical examination (standing valsava with no traction on the cervix) I have never seen a resolution of this true prolapse symptom by anything other than a device or surgery. Once studies include 'stage 1' in their study group as 'prolapse' the results are of little value. Stages 2+ represent damage to fascial supports which cannot be affected by physiotherapy/physical therapy, and no study has shown a reduction of the stage of prolapse by muscle training. I'm sure Kari Bo would agree. The placebo effect of attentive, one to one physiotherapy, might reduce bothersomeness in the short term at most. Vaginal oestrogen is always useful.
The one great disadvantage of the introduction of cervical screening is the common finding that vaginal support is reduced with age and after childbirth, usually asymptomatic, and inexperienced nurses and primary care physicians wrongly call this prolapse. Referral at this time to an overenthusiastic pelvic floor surgeon, particularly one keen to operate, can be so harmful, leading to difficult and unnecessary surgery and complications. BW
Am I understanding this comment to mean that once there is a bulge coming out of the vagina, it’s too late for self recovery!!
@@e.e.7114 Kindof sounds like it?
Thank you Doctor for explaining this condition in a good way. It's very helpful for me to understand the situation of mine, as I am going thru the same problem.
Thanks!
That was a very good description. Coulda woman have a bladder prolapse as a result of a partial hysterectomy? I believe I have one.
Sadly bladder prolapse is very common but not the consequence of partial hysterectomy
@ well that’s helpful for my understanding but leaves me with further questions. I have an appointment in Feb., and then hopefully a referral . I have been waiting for 4 years to be taken seriously. My Dr. dropped the ball on everything once Covid was the distraction.
You explained this in a perfect way. I totally understand how and why this happens to woman.
Thank you so much!!
@@thepelvicfloorsolutionyou’re welcome
Very helpful i just came from the doctor and he told me I could learn how to manage my problem on youtube so thank you this was very helpful in understanding how I can help myself get better
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Had surgery for prolapse 10 years ago, and my uterus was removed, my uterus should have been put in a sling instead of removing, which now created my bladder prolapsing so I had to have surgery to put my bladder back in place with a sling. That was ten years ago with the bladder sling and it's been great.
Thank you for your post. I had the same with my uterus removed because it was pushing out my bladder. It helped for years but now my bladder falls down every time I urinate. 3, 10 pound babies!
I gave birth at 15 and 17 years old and my OBGYN never told me anything about prolapse and now I’m 39 I have prolapse
I visited a gynecologist
And was discouraged about the
Surgery. Your video explains why
Thanks
Thank you
This is very helpful. The prop was very clear. Thanks.
I thought I was the only one with this problem
Thank you. I am hoping to avoid surgery
Good luck!
Very clear what occurs in a prolapse. Couldn't have done a better job explaining everything.
What an ingenious way to demonstrate what's happening it the prolapse scenario, I never could quite grasp want was happening with it. But I have done Kegel exercises my whole life and when I was younger, I thought I was doing them to tighten my vagina after childbirth, little did I know it would help with this. I don't care so much about a tight vagina anymore but I do care about a tight pelvis wall.
Episiotomy procedure cuts the very muscles that layer cause prolapse. I was told that due to improper stitching after an Episiotomy my muscles no longer worked right if at all. I wish they could please please please figure out real fix for this.
Very helpful thanks you I’m researching the issue now
At 86 I have just learned that I have a prolapse after a cystoscope for bladder infections. I now need to see a gynaecologist. What will happen now
Really depends. Talk to your urogyn about PES series and pfm exercise
THANKYOU for your reply but I may have to wait until February 2024 before I see gynaecologist. In the meantime have my second uti in a month.
Thank you for the visual Doctor. It was very helpful. I really appreciate it very much. Job well done.
Can you do a video on prolapse bladder where you show what’s happening like you did with the sock? Thank you.
Great video.....I have been dealing with prolapse for 5 years now. I am also saddened by the lack of education/prevention for prolapse in early stages. I have seen a urologist, a gyn, and a urogyn. NONE told me prolapse would get worse.......NONE offered a "solution" other than a pessary. I have no function issues only structural issues. Sadly, the urogyn that I waited 5months to see cancelled my appointment 2 weeks prior to seeing her because she learned I had prior seen a urogyn. I am now left with not so many choice to repair what started out as a ceiling prolapse and could have been a simple repair and simple pelvic floor restoration. I am in the process of finding a quality physician to help me.
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Thank you for the clever props and demonstrations you gave.
I am 73 and had a complete hysterectomy at 33 due to endometriosis. I don’t think I have prolapse but my doctor says I have a lot of scar tissue, shortening the vaginal depth. Is that related to making a person more susceptible to prolapse?
Can using dialators help in any way for prevention? How about collagen? Would that be beneficial?. Is anything that thickens the vaginal lining beneficial?
Thank you, if you choose to answer.
Hi. Lack of estrogen can narrow and shorten the vagina. Estrogen cream can help prevent this. Dilators can help but are not a long term solution.
Absolutely right ,education or knowledge is must,im facing prolapse due to pick up a heavy wet blanket 😢😢
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@@thepelvicfloorsolution ok thanks a lot
Very well described. Woukd love to hear about the great work you are doing to help women with prolapse
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Excellent simple and graphically understood 👍
Finally I understand what is happening to me. Thank you.
Your demo was so well articulated Thank you~
Love your demo gives me understanding of what is really going on in my body. God bless you Dr.
So glad!
🙏🥰Doctor, many Women will Thank You for sharing this, will appreciate the information plus Demo and get busy doing the excercise to help themselves hopefully…avoid surgery if at all possible!
Great insight but how or what exercises should be done for this condition?
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I had pelvic organ prolapse and it was hanging out of me about 2”. I did have surgery @ about 70 yrs old.
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Thanks for commenting. Keep those muscles strong with daily pelvic floor exercise
I've seen one such prolapse on an 70 or 80 plus year old. Her family wanted a pap test.
This was an incredibly helpful video with great explanations and information - thank you.
Thank you
I had five pregnancies and a complete hysterectomy which resulted in a gradual vaginal prolapse. My gynecologist did not explain that the abdominal surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries, and the appendectomy he included would make prolapse almost inevitable. I saw three urogynocologists in the following years. Two of them really didn’t help in any way, one tried fitting me with a pessary, which was very uncomfortable. The third was very helpful, but not very encouraging about the prospect of surgical outcomes. I decided to work at losing weight, 40 pounds, doing pelvic floor exercises, and walking at least a mile daily. These things helped, but the prolapse is still there, just not as big as it had been. My doctor is not an advocate of mesh surgery, and quoted the 1 out of three statistic that you did about needing a repeated surgery after 3 years. She felt that there was too much scar tissue to make a successful surgical repair. She prescribed vaginal estrogen, Lipoestra twice weekly, 1 to two grams, which does help to temporarily thicken the vaginal tissue. Is there any other intervention that is more helpful?
Good for you for being proactive. More recent data on prolapse surgery, especially when done by a urogynecologist, is much more encouraging. The old data does reflect a high rate of repeat surgery but most often for prolapse in an area of the vagina that was not addressed with the first surgery. This makes sense if we believe that prolapse is the long term consequence of pelvic floor muscular weakness.
Thanks for information 👍
Good luck.
I'm going through the same pain after having a complete hysterectomy a few years ago, I'm completely depressed 😢🇬🇧I've had 2 different size rings inserted at different times,,very uncomfortable, I'm at my White's end 😮
I currently have no problem but this vid is just brilliant, thank you!
How to avoid surgery? I did not hear, wish there was a mention of it???
Pelvic floor exercise. Check out PfilAtes.com
If you live with this problem not doing anything about it is there any harm? My stage is 4, but I can't see myself inserting the mesh inside my vaginal wall. I heard many austraulians had serious injuries from this procedure.
A pessary is an option. Ask your doctor. In general if you are able to empty your bladder and the exposed tissue is not getting an erosion (not bleeding) prolapse is not dangerous. Many surgeons still perform native tissue repairs (no mesh)
very helpful, but it looked painful. I'm doing the kegel exercise every day, my blader has prolapsed, I hope I can prevent further issues.
Check out PfilAtes.com. Pelvic floor exercise is better with movement
For several years, the ischial pain was worse....thinking it was ortho in nature. Nope.....after two, years, symptoms almost gone with just a "pessary." I hate it, but APPRECIATE it.... to be out of pain!
Excellent video…I have a prolapse ..don’t want surgery so hoping by exercising it will be ok.
Hello.... are you married or not do you have child is okay to having prolapse before pregnancy?
Excellent visual to help me throughly understand!
Thank you , 18 months of no medical response all sorted in your video
Thank you! Good luck!
Why Woman’s are Not Informed right away after delivering a baby that she needs to exercise special techniques to prevent Prolapses?
I’m already after this rectocele /prolapse surgery / still recovering after 6 months / not feeling well yet .
So - doctor I’m asking You what’s the best way for me to stay healthy from now forward? I just turned 60 / but had this condition for 20 yrs.
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I wish they taught this. I’m a mess that’s all I’m saying. I also have hEDS. There needs to be awareness about that too
Yes, was absolutely helpful, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video. I am 78 and have pelvic floor dysfunction. My bladder comes almost all the way out and there is a lot of pressure when this happens. I have a pessary, but am hesitant to use it. Instead, I push the bladder back up with my fingers with tissue over my fingers. I then wear a 3 inch Ace wrap to support the pelvic floor. The Ace wrap goes from my shoulder down the front of my trunk and also down the back side, and under the vagina. It is then secured with the velcro on the end of the Ace. So it's kind of like a sling, but firmly in place, not loose. It does help. In your video, you said surgery is not advisable. For those of us who have stage 4 prolapse, what do you recommend?
Surgery is a good solution for some. I like your diy hack. Clever.
B. S........ I was very physical so I still got it... Diagnosed just recently, can also be down to autoimmune
Love your example it really help understand what is going on with my body .Thank u .
So after becoming 71 years old & never having any kind of sex or at physical understanding , I know how & why & more importantly what I must now do to avoid surgery .
Thnx for the presentation but would like to learn more about the excercises and treatments other than surgery. I know of so many women going through this and find it very uncomfortable to deal with so in order for it to get Any worse what are the precautions. Pls advise thnks.
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That was very helpful. It helped me to visualize the problem.
I’m so glad!
I had a histoectomy; I douche just before my follow-up and I think I deserve something and now I'm having to have a prolapse surgery
It is very unlikely that you caused the prolapse. Have you tried pelvic floor rehabilitation?
I’m 36 and have been dealing with with this since I had a forceps delivery when I was 20 and it was a three I’ve dealt with with it greatly but recently no matter the amount of exercising doesn’t help I’ve avoided surgery at all cost. any advice?
Perhaps talk to your doctor about a pessary device
Thank you for the explanation and demonstration. I wish I had a good Dr like you .
I am available for online consultations if you are interested
This is an excellent presentation. Thank you.
Thank you
Loved your video makes it a lot simpler to understand I live in Denver Colorado. I have a level five prolapse Give birth in 1992 to a 10 pound baby with a triple episiotomy which intern caused the prolapse overtime fearful to have the surgery because I know one and three women have to have it done again, the worst part of my prolapse is vaginal but it’s starting to affect rectal issues and bladder issues will be try and Pilates soon because I would like to avoid surgery altogether also gave birth in 2009 which also caused more prolapse issues
This is a very good demonstration to my problem
the title says 'Avoid Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse'. I did not hear anything about avoiding surgery. Am I missing something here?
The idea is that using a pelvic floor conditioning technique like PfilAtes women with mild to moderate prolapse may be able to avoid surgery for prolapse symptoms. Thanks for the question
I agree with some of earlier ladies. Woman would be informed about this condition more.. If this is so common, among women, why haven’t they been taught about this? Health departments, and doctors should have informed us. This is the first time I have heard of this. Good job by the way.
You are the best,you made this simple for me to understand. Thanks Dr.
Thank you
What exercise we have to do in this case
Please visit www.pfilates.com. There is a program available there. Good luck!
Just got diagnosed with a prolapsed vagina. I had never heard of it. My urologist is giving me an estrogen ointment and Myrbetriq tablets. Didn’t hear of exercises. The reason for making the appointment was pain in the kidneys. Have to take an ultrasound and an XRay. Do not want surgery. I am looking forward to your suggestions. Thanks
Follow through with you doctor’s recommendations or get second opinion from a Urogynecologist. Pfilates can help early prolapse. The online course only costs $49. www.pfilates.com
Thank you for the response.
You explained the way prolaspe happens very well. No doctor ever spoke to me about this. Seriously, can surgery be safely done to lift it up and repair it. In an older women. Im not taking anything out.
You said general anesthesia.. is that with a tube and or just medicine to cause you to sleep??
Yes surgery can be safely done and does require general anesthesia (the tube)
Lost my post. But I can't seem to get a doctor.. wait is months. Etc. Went to urgent care gyn. Did nothing. Di d mt even send pap smear and culture I requested in. He did Rx mild antibiotic.. don't know if I can take it.. I got sick. And it was also very sore. Luckily reached a primary dr.. and got Rx that I normally take.. hope it will help. So far iy did right away, but I got sick too.
Made appt with gyn locally.. he canceled me sitting in his office..supposedly to deliver a baby.. duh. Now don't know what to do.. moths Waite for appts. If I'm Luckily enough to get through..
😢😢 still not feeling well.