Prolapsed Uterus11 Things You really Need to Know

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1. It Can Happen At Any Age

age can be a factor in your uterus prolapsing: it is more common as you get older.

childbirth leads to a significant number of women having some degree of prolapse.

natural changes such as the menopause can lead to varying degrees of prolapse.

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2. Your Weight and Lifestyle Can Lead to Prolapsed Uterus

if you are overweight, the additional weight can act as a strain on the pelvic organs.

repeated heavy lifting through work or lifestyle, can prolapse pelvic organs.

long term coughing, such as that found in those who smoke, puts excessive strain on pelvic organs.

excessive straining when going to the toilet, can create a prolapse.

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3. Syndromes Can Increase Risk of Prolapse

Marfans syndrome - an inherited condition

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Joint Hypermobility Syndrome

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4. There are 3 Main Types of Prolapse

Anterior prolapse (bladder pushes into front wall of bladder)

prolapse of the uterus and/or top of the vagina

Posterior wall collapse (bowel pushes into the back wall of the vagina)

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5. There are Different Types Of Symptoms

sensation of, or an actual bulge that needs to be pushed back inside.

painful sex.

problems passing urine.

sometimes no symptoms, only noticed during a smear test.

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6. You CAN Help Yourself

pelvic floor exercises

honestly identify whether you could lose some weight to reduce the strain on the pelvic organs

eat a healthy diet, high in fibre to make going to the toilet easier

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7. Surgery is Not Always Necessary

hormone vaginal pessary rings prescribed to fit internally.

pelvic floor exercises can be helpful.

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8. Sometimes Surgery is Best

Sacrohysteropexy repositions the uterus, permanently via keyhole surgery

Sacrohysteropexy is uterus saving surgery

Women can have more children after a Sacrohysteropexy

Quick recovery rates, and a normal life resumes

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Sacro-hysteropexy

Keyhole surgery,Uterus sparing,

Back to normal quickly,And, can have further

children.

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“I write to thank you ever so much for your time patience and kindness received from you …. when I had a prolapse operation. I am so grateful it's been such a success I'm feeling so well and able to be so

active it's wonderful..”

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9. No Need For A Hysterectomy

A sacrohysteropexy repositions your uterus, permanently, so there is no need for a hysterectomy

A sacrohysteropexy has no side effects

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10. Wrong Assumptions

some women assume, wrongly, that they can’t have surgery to help their prolapse.

some women assume, wrongly, that a hysterectomy is the only surgical option

some women, wrongly, are told by their GP that they need a hysterectomy

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11. You Can Have A Second Opinion

If you have been told by your GP that a hysterectomy is the only option for your prolapse, you CAN have a second opinion

A second opinion will, vitally, help you make the right choice for you.

A second opinion stops you suffering in the long term

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