Uterine Prolapse

Question: Uterine prolapse? I was diagnosed with a stage 2-3 uterine prolapse last year. I had enough pain then to recognize it now. I am 37 weeks pregnant. It doesn't make sense to me that it hurts now because my uterus is lifted and expanded for the baby. But every now and then it hurts so incredibly when she moves. I wonder if anyone knows why it hurts down low? I am thinking it is because that is where the muscles are weakened.... Also, if anyone has had pain with this during pregnancy I would like some insight into what you did for relief and how your uterus behaved after birth. Thanks.

Answer: Perhaps, U will require EXTENSIVE REPAIR WORK, AFTER UR DELIVERY. THE DOC, CAN TEACH U HOW TO RELIEVE UR DISCOMFORT, & PAIN.

Question: Have any women here used shelf pessaries for uterine prolapse, and if so, what was your experience? My wife has a stage three uterine prolapse, and is waiting for a shelf pesssary to be 'fitted' in the interim period before an inevitable hysterectomy. Ring pessaries have been unsuccesful and we have read reports on the use of such devices, which suggest a low success rate. She would be most interested to hear of others experiences of ring pessaries. Sorry, the last sentence should have read 'shelf pessaries.'

Answer: Is she going to have more children? If not then why wait to have the hysterectomy? I mean really...If your not going to use it than lose it. She'll be much happier. There are new ways to have it done now that make the healing time so much faster, and it leaves no scars.

Question: Is it possible for a virgin to experience uterine prolapse? I'm curious. In my health class it mentions nothing of that but my friend says it is possible?? I thought you had to have had conceived children, though?

Answer: Yes, though it's unlikely unless you are very old, obese or have other contributing factors.

Question: Uterine Prolapse and need referral to a specialist? My OBGYN told me I have a uterine prolapse( cervix, uterus and bladder) and told me I need a hysterectomy. My insurance has expired and I'm trying to get a referral to UTMB Galveston( they go by your income). My OBGYN won't refer me because he said they won't take me because I don't have insurance. I know this is a lie because Galveston accepts people without insurance. What should I do? This is a 2nd degree prolapse. I did see a doctor(gyno) and he is the one who told me I had uterine prolapse. He knows I don't have insurance anymore and that I could have a hysterectomy at UTMB. I think he wanted to be the one who did the surgery on me and he is mad because he is missing out on the money. That's what my friends are saying.

Answer: my advice is,,,,,,,,,,,,,, go to a doctor to get referred,,,, thats usually how it works, most specialists dont take walk ins

Question: Can skipping (jumping rope) lead to or cause uterine prolapse after pregnancy? I gave birth to a 7 pound baby 3 months ago and I'm desperate to start working out more regularly (been doing 'powerwalks' till now, very infrequently). Jumping rope is by far the best method for me to lose weight but is it true that it can cause uterine prolapse?? i've been doing my Kegel exercises since delivery albeit not so regular in the last few weeks. can someone please advise me..i'd really really appreciate it! thanks in advance

Answer: I don't think jumping rope would cause prolapse-exercise helps. If you are concerned about the gravity or bouncing pulling your organs, try cycling or walking instead, for peace of mind. And keep up those kegels! It takes a while to build those muscles up.

Question: is there surgery for uterine prolapse, besides a hysterectamy? i'm 49, two children. it started about a year ago. the prolapse starts a couple of days after i get my period and only happens when i am active, which i am. the next morning it's gone. then it stops mid cylce, about day 15 or so. then it starts all over again when i get my period. is this normal? is it part of peri-menopause? my biggest fear is that some day it will just totally come all the way down and never go back up again.

Answer: there is a pessary that can be put in for temporary support, you have to take it out for cleanings every now and again. Talk to your GYN about it. Make sure you are doing your kegel exercises to strengthen that pelvic floor...

Question: Have you ever expieranced uterine prolapse at a young age and what did you do about it ? I am expierancing this and my doctor told me the only thing to fix it is hystorectomy and he suggested not to do that were i am only 23 years old . I am in pain all the time though exceisive activity will make me bleed and i am in so much pain that sometimes i cannot even walk . What have you done besides surgry to make it bareable to go on with your daily life ?

Answer: It's rather unusual at such young age so I don think you will find anybody here with this problem.I am a doc and I have dealt with some cases. Surgery is the only definitive treatment. IN case surgery is deterred due to any reason, ring pessary may be tried. Why your doc advised you against it, I cld not understand. Do you wish to have children? Does he/she advise you to go for a pelvic floor repair preventing prolapse and after you have issues, hysterectomy can be done? Anyway, best of luck!

Question: Can a woman get pregnant if she has a vaginal or uterine prolapse?

Answer: yes pregnancy is possible under these circumstances ,

Question: Uterine Prolapse price from the clinic? does anybody know if your dog has the uterine prolapse disease, how much it would cost to take her to the vet and get her healed. I know the price ranges differ. from place to place but im asking for a good estimate, or a price range. please help, i don't have much time..she might get sicker by the minute.

Answer: Good thing you budgeted this when you decided to breed your dog. I do not think it will cost more then a c-section would have. Which of course you budgeted for. And of course you knew that more often then not these kind of things happen during emergency vet hours, so you budgeted for that too. It is so great when people plan ahead. You are exactly the kind of person who should be breeding dogs. I shall now bang my head on the desk repeatedly.

Question: Can anyone explain the pains they experienced with a drop bladder or uterine prolapse?

Answer: My uterus fell after 3 large babies. My bladder had fallen under the uterus. (Came out its hammock* Ligaments*) I had surgery at age 25. So a few years ago lol. But I do remember my back hurt and I felt like I had to urinate all the time. It hurt to have sex. But not all the time. Mine never went all the way down like other women i have known with this. I caught it soon after i had my son. Good luck