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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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Contact Us TodayNo commitment: just information that’s right for you.
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