Uterine Prolapse.

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Saw a new G.P. yesterday .At my recommendation he examined me and confirmed I had a small uterine prolapse. He was swift at the end and the atmosphere was strained. He said he would refer me to a gynaecologist. This is all good ,but he did not want to talk/review my options. Anyway would it be worth seeing if I can get an in-house physiotherapy appointment at the surgery while I wait for the hospital appointment? At least I would be able to start a treatment method. Many thanks if anyone has experience of this.

If you have a specialist pelvic health/gynae physio in your surgery it would be worth trying for an appointment with them. I’m not sure that a ‘general’ physiotherapist would be able to examine/diagnose you or offer you a specific treatment plan . If you haven’t already you could download and follow the Squeezy app while you wait for your gynae appointment. .

I have all three prolapses. I was referred to a urogynocologist who then assessed me and referred me to a pelvic floor physiotherapist.
In my experience GPs know very little about prolapses. I personally don't think there's a need to arrange to see a physio yourself. I'm certain the gynaecologist will refer you to a specialist. There's no harm in waiting. Nothing will fall out, honestly. I've been living with prolapses for 13 years and they've never got any worse.

Thankyou so much for your helpful replies.

Would it be worth asking the G.P. for some topical oestrogen in the interim (feel my bladder is thinning)or would that interfere with the consultants diagnosis?

I can’t see how it would interfere with a diagnosis and may well give you some relief. I was prescribed it and it really does help me.

If you’re of menopausal age, RCOG guidelines include that topical oestrogen should be offered to women who have a prolapse. This helps thicken and strengthen the tissue in the vulva, the vagina, and the urethral tract.

Check out options for treatment in this link https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/pelvic-organ-prolapse/#:~:text=Vaginal%20hormone%20treatment%20(estrogen)%3A,experience%20from%20having%20a%20prolapse.

Thanks so much, especially for the link.