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Pelvic organ prolapse
I won’t get to see a urogynecologist until Dec. for pelvic organ prolapse. I was wondering if any suggestions on how to relieve this very uncomfortable feeling until my appointment (other than a pessary). (Also, have tried tampons which won’t stay in).
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@maryruth7 I have the same dilemma as you. I have had a prolapse for over 4 years and use a pessary; I have been fine. But recently, it’s gotten worse and think I will need a surgery. Odd, It has never caused me any pain, even now I have no pain, but I can feel it and if I do not have the pessary in, the prolapse is to the point it feels as if my bladder is falling out and I cannot urinate at all. Like you, I have read/heard that some women have the surgery and do fine: not much pain, heal quickly, seems to have lasted a long time, and life is normal for them. Then there is the other side: some women have excruciating pain, take far longer than 6 weeks to heal and be able to move around, have urinating/defecating problems, and the surgery did not “take” and they are back to where they started. I do not know whether or not to have the surgery.
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Thank you for responding, I don't know what I am going
if I can get this new Pessary I saw on Utube call Reia they make it so complicated to get, the Doctor have to order it,I like it because I would not need to be going to the Doctor every few months. This Reia opens like a Mushroom once inside the vaginal area to hold everything in place it comes in different sizes. Hopefully my Doctor will order one instead of trying to sale what they want me to use.
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1 ReactionI am 74, diagnosed with a prolapsed rectum. I am not a candidate for robotic surgery, so my surgeon is performing the Altemeier on September 16, 2026. I would like to talk to others that have the Altemeier.
@msksue I pray God blessed and keep you safe during your up coming surgery