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My dr tried 3 different sizes of ring pessary for anterior prolapse but they all sat too far down, there was too much pressure pushing them down.. But not out.She said might need a shelf one and referred to NHS hospital gynae pessary clinic. Wait time about 12 months!!!

I am struggling with my mental health as whole life has changed. I am older but was always quite active... Not any more.

Does anyone recommend anything I could do while I wait for appointment please I am in the UK.

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Hi. Yes i use jade and pearl pink pessary sponge. Just google it for places where they sell it. I always cut mine in half and insert. Game changer for me. Feel free to ask questions...

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Thanks for that information, will look fir them o nline

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Hi, sorry to hear of the problems you are dealing with. I can empathise as have had no success with ring pessaries either. I decided to invest in a kegel 8 pelvic toner and I am definitely noticing an improvement in my symptoms. I know these are not for everyone but you can call the advice line and explain your situation and they can give you the information you need to decide if appropriate for you. I also wear the compression shorts you can buy from their website and while expensive they have really improved my quality of life. I take collagen and use oestrogen pessaries twice weekly and think the combination has all helped. I also do a functional Pilates class so it's definitely a multi layered approach! If you are interested in exercise to try to combat things the buff muff method is worth exploring. I looked into it and think it would be really beneficial but am going to complete my toner programme first and see how I get on. Sorry for the information overload but hope it's helpful. Good luck

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SailorE in reply toOtis17

Thank you for all the information. I'm seeing thr private physio soon and she is going to show me the kegal8 toner... So might contact them and maybe invest in one if the session goes OK. I've also contacted a pilates teacher who caters for people with prolapse, but I had hoped to have had a suitable pessary before joining classes. That seems unlikely to happen any time a soon!GP prescribed oestrogen cream but hadn't thought of taking collagen.... Is it tablet form?

I was so disappointed when the ring pessaries didn't work.... It all seemed like it was downhill and no good news. :( but your suggestions have now given me some hope, thank you and good luck with your regime.

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Aww, I know how depressing it can all be. I felt the same when the ring pessaries I tried didn't work. It was so disappointing. I take collagen powder, it's from wellguard and honestly find it has helped. I started taking it to prevent hair loss when I started using the topical pv oestrogen but it has helped for joint pain and other benefits as well. Wishing you all the best, don't lose hope.

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Thank you for your kind and encouraging words

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