It took 17 months, 2 cat scans, 2 MRIs, colonoscopy and my GP sending me to 12 healthcare professionals before a OBGYN said I likely had a prolapse based on my symptoms, the same symptoms I'd given everyone I saw. He tried a pressary after I did 3 months of pelvic floor therapy and could no long squeeze due to the ever falling prolapse. I went to what I thought was a OBGYN who told me I definitely did not have a prolapse. I'd wait months to appointments until I found a doctor that examined me both lying down and standing up. Had Vagina atrophy and Vagina prolapsing. Tried the Mona Lisa Touch which was suggested but after two treatments when I mentioned I was worse and not better I was told the treatments wouldn't help my ever more painful prolapse! I wish the Mayo Clinic had a branch near Reno. I am waiting for a surgery appointment and it's been two weeks. Also found that the reason no tests or exams showed a prolapse was I was lying down! I had fleetingly wondered if that could be the problem but thought surly doctors would know that! Truly unbelievable lack of female doctors with knowledge where I live in NV. No one should have to wait 4 1/2 months to see a doctor and then only been examined by a doctors assistant. If I had a heart issue or cancer I would have been seen immediately and been on a path to better health after a few appointments. Likely this will be the two year mark before I actually have the surgery. Can't get a second option because only one doctor has the necessary qualifications needed, unbelievable. I would go to the Mayo Clinic but sitting is a killer and flying is out of the question since the prolapse presses on my rectum and everything else.

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