A menstrual period occurs when the tissue that lines the inside of the uterusVaginal prolapse is a common condition where the bladder, uterus and/or bowel slip out of place and hang into the vagina. This occurs when the muscles, ligaments and tissues that hold the pelvic organs in place weaken, allowing the uterus, vaginal walls, bladder and bowel to bulge out of the vagina.
HOW YOU MAY FEEL
Some women may have a significant amount of prolapse but no symptoms but for many women prolapse can cause problems that significantly affect them on a day to day basis. You may feel a sensation of heaviness or dragging in the pelvis, or a lump or bulge coming into the vagina which you notice more at the end of the day of after standing for long periods of time or straining. The bulge can make intercourse difficult or uncomfortable, which means you avoid being intimate. Your bowel may be affected with constipation and a lump coming into the vagina when your bowel is full or your may experience problems with bladder control.
It is not uncommon for women to put up with feeling like this because they are nervous and embarrassed to seek help. But remember that some type of pelvic floor dysfunction affects nearly half of all Australian women. Even though these symptoms can be difficult to discuss, early treatment gives the best outcomes so don’t be embarrassed and come a speak to us.
SEE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
Firstly we will help put you at ease. We will seek information about how you are feeling and the impact this is having on your life. We will then examine you to determine whether a prolapse is present, what form it is and how severe it is. In some cases an ultrasound may be performed.
Based on this information we will discuss the management, which best suit, your situation. These can range from simple behaviour changes, medications to improve your vaginal tissues, to vaginal rings or even surgery.
