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great, a sexy prolapse. Now what?

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LionsnTigersnBears · 31/01/2012 19:53

Had a thread on this way back but can't find it now. After spending X-mas and new year in agony have finally got to see a sonographer who says there is no cause she could see on the scan for my pelvic pain, which feels like a combination of sore, aching, period and pulling type pain. My GP had a quick shufty and said there is a definite prolapse but that they 'don't cause pain'. I'm waiting on a follow up appointment with her for a referral to gynae but here things seem to happen very slowly indeed.

Can anyone share any experiences of this? Can the pain be caused by a prolapse? and has anyone had a prolapse and then had another pregnancy and did it cause any problems? My DH and I have an 18 month old and were more or less about to start ttc for no. 2. I'm 38, 39 in April & feel like time isn't on my side here :(

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HOMEMADECHUTNEY · 31/01/2012 23:45

Sorry, just a very quick reply here, but I can assure you that prolapse most definitely can and does cause considerable discomfort and pain, which I have personal experience of!

You need a referral to a physiotherapist who specialises in this. Pelvic floor exercises are very effective, and there are many other ways the problem can be alleviated. It's extremely common. My prolapse (bladder) happened in my forties, after my pregnancies, but my sister had uterine prolapse after her second child and (as far as I'm aware) has sorted the problem with physio, and is planning baby no 3.

I can't believe your GP made such an ill-informed comment !

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Elibean · 01/02/2012 12:10

I have a very slight prolapse - and even that causes discomfort! Not pain, but occasional (if I've been lifting someonething heavy) period feelings, even though I'm post menopausal, and high vaginal pain/dicomfort.

Silly, silly GP!

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LionsnTigersnBears · 01/02/2012 14:40

Thanks Elibean and Homemadechutney,

I'm not that thrilled with my gp but was worried sick it would turn out to be a prolapse plus something else. Her comments have made me feel like its all in my head and I've got no guidance as to what to do or what the implications will be for the future. Homemadechutney, can I ask, how long did it take for the physio to sort your sister's problem? I know it sounds ridiculous, its just we were 'gearing up' for no 2 and then this :(

thanks again!

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cocolepew · 01/02/2012 17:47

I have pain the way you describe, I have a slight bladder prolapse but also adenomyosis and endometriosis. It took ages to be diagnosed. And prolapse can cause pain. I wonder if GPs never goggle!

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LionsnTigersnBears · 01/02/2012 22:27

Yikes Coco! Just googled that myself- sounds horribly painful ! I think it's the trouble generally- if a man had his non- danglies dangling I bet something would done pronto! Thanks for the reply - I was beginning to think I was going bonkers

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HOMEMADECHUTNEY · 02/02/2012 00:12

I don't think it took my sister all that long to get over the worst of the prolapse: it's mostly a matter of doing those incredibly boring exercises.

If I were you I wouldn't be hanging around for ages waiting for my prolapse to recover, I would definitely be concentrating on ttc. However I have no medical qualifications whatsoever, apart from 'off telly' , so I would strongly urge you to see a good physio and get their advice.

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PuffPants · 02/02/2012 00:48

My mum had a prolapse and described it as being more painful than childbirth, so whoever told you they don't cause pain doesn't know what they are talking about.

Male doctor was it?

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PuffPants · 02/02/2012 00:50

Oh, I see it was a female doctor. I jumped to the wrong conclusion - my apologies.

She's still clueless to have said that though.

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supergolden88 · 22/02/2012 15:38

I recently discovered a prolapse 16m after birth of my son (second child). I am very depressed about it - it affects your everyday life in such a big way. I found these forums helpful prolapsehealth.com/forums/

do not get dismissed by GP ask to be referred to the urogynaecology department of a hospital (Kings is good if in London) they usually then refer you on to a physiotherapist. I have a referral and have not been actually diagnosed by a dr yet (they suspect it but have not done internal exam)

Hab-it DVD is apparently helpful have ordered mine but not arrived yet (you can order on amazon)

best of luck to us we will need it

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PMTIsMe · 22/02/2012 15:43

Id also be on the TTC anyway wave of thought...I have a mild prolapse from DC1, was made no worse by having DC2. May be different if its a bad one tho I guess.

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LionsnTigersnBears · 22/02/2012 19:21

Thanks All! I'm waiting on a referral for the gynae and really hoping that she can wave a magic wand or something! I've been laid up before this for 14 months with a neuroma in my foot which has restricted my day to day life. I am SO sick of being in pain with one thing and now another, and to be honest I feel washed up. Like you Supergolden I'm struggling with feeling depressed about this. There's a forum? Yay!!! (Heads off to check out forum)PMT thanks for that. Its really good to hear the positive side. I've got my fingers crossed!