Post childbirth prolapse - sorry if tmi

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Anyone had this. I thought I had an infection but when the doc examined me he said I had a mild prolapse. (Gave birth 6 weeks ago). I have a small pea size lump at the entrance to my vagina and tbh the whole thing looks different - very open if you see what I mean.

I have to see my own gp next week but really worried about what will happen. It's not painful but is uncomfortable - like I haven't inserted a tampon correctly. Worried I may need surgery. Have been desperately trying to do tons of pelvic floor exercises in the hope I can avoid an op.

Any experiences or advice? Thanks.

I had my 10lb DS nearly three weeks ago and have the same uncomfortable feeling like an incorrectly placed tampon. Also doing lots of pelvic floor exercises!

The first 10 days after DS was born I felt like evrything was going to fall out whenever I stood up and all the muscles were numb - its a lot better now but still not 'right' and I have been referred to the 'pelvic floor team' for physiotherapy next month.

I haven't dared to look down there yet...

So, no advice but lots of sympathy.

Hi there. I have a minor cystocele (bladder prolapse) and a rectocele. You will probably be referred to urogynae and they will most likely offer women's health physio, which I believe resolves most minor vaginal prolapses. It involves testing the strength of the pelvic floor and lots of pelvic floor exercises. You are so soon after childbirth with lots of relaxin in the body, so you should see some improvement anyway as the relaxin levels reduce. They very rarely operate on minor vaginal prolapses, especially if you intend to have further pregnancies. Don't scare yourself with stories of ops at yet. Good luck.

Thanks both. You dont know how grateful I am to hear I am not alone and that also there are solutions that don't involve surgery!

I too am doing lots of pelvic floor exercises too. Good point about the relaxin too.

Hopefully when and if Gp refers me I will get seen quite quickly.

I am just updating this and hoping someone can offer advice.

Saw GP as part of post natal check. Complete waste of time - so rushed. Was very dismissive of the prolapse. Basically said it was just 'one of those things' and it won't improve but if no pain then just ignore it.

He didn't give me any proper information or offer a referral to a gynae. He didn't even examine me.

Thing is - there is no pain per se but feel discomfort down there all the time. Whatever has dropped down (and because he didn't examine me I don't know what it is) is just above the entrance to my vagina and I am scared it will get worse!

I don't know if I can exercise or even have sex. I am kicking myself for not asking him more but he rushed me through the whole post natal check.

I suppose I will have to go back. Shall I just demand to be referred. Feel really depressed about this. I am only relatively young (well 40s....) but don't want this for the rest of my life!

Any further advice or experience anyone? Help me feel less like an ancient woman who just has to put up with being a victim of biology which is basically what GP implied.

Anyone?

I would go back for a specific appointment just to talk about that rather than deal with in a general check-up.. Write down your list of questions and concerns before hand and use the list in the consultation.

Please don't get depressed ; concentrate on getting properly assessed and referred. If you are not happy with the outcome of the appointment ask to be referred on .Medics can be very dismissive about stuff resulting from childbirth as if we should just all be happy that we have survived the process and not worry about any problems afterwards.

Thanks for your reply. You are right I need to go back and this time be more assertive with him to find some answers.

Am sure you may have considered this but can you change you GP or see a practice nurse or make an appt at the local womens health/ contraceptive service ?

I thought of that sazlocks but not able to find anything but a contraceptive service, the old Well Women clinics don't seem to exist round here anymore. I shall continue to investigate though and thanks.