25/06/2024
🌟June is prolapse awareness month 🌟
So what is a prolapse?!?
Pelvic organ prolapse is a va**nal change
where a pelvic organ, which may be the bladder, bowel, re**um, or uterus moves downwards in the va**na causing the symptom of ‘something coming down’ or a feeling of va**nal heaviness. A bulge may be felt inside or outside the va**na. A bladder prolapse (anterior wall) is the most common prolapse women experience. You can also experience multiple prolapses at the same time. Prolapse may also cause bladder, bowel or sexual symptoms.
A prolapse can be mild, causing little or no bother, or it may be severe, causing many problems and badly affecting your quality of life. It is common for a prolapse to vary from day to day and within a single day. On some days, you may not be aware of it at all, and on other days, you may be very aware of your symptoms.
The pelvic organs are held and supported inside the bony pelvis by ligaments and muscles; commonly called the
‘pelvic floor’. When these muscles are weakened, this can cause prolapse symptoms.
Pelvic health physiotherapy is the first line treatment for treating and managing prolapse symptoms. If you think you may have a prolapse and would like my help, drop me a DM! 📨