prolapse

[Didodaisy10]

Hi has anybody got advice on how to manage a prolapse. My GP said I had a partial prolapse of the urethra. It is so uncomfortable, burning,soreness aching 24/7. I think it was caused by constipation and severe straining. The gp advised oestrogen, Vagirux and also prescribed a moisturiser Yes. None of this has helped at all. Weak pelvic floor muscles also a problem.

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[bantam12]

oestrogen usually works very well but you might need to try different sorts to find one that suits you and does the job, it can take a while for everything to settle and it’s ongoing rather than a permanent cure. Ask for a referral to a gynaecologist and a pelvic floor physio, you will get more help from specialists.

[Didodaisy10 in reply to bantam12]

Thank you for that advice. I’ve seen a Physio twice who showed me exercises but I haven’t felt any benefit from them as I’m sure I’m not getting them right they are such subtle movements I can’t feel a thing!

[bantam12 in reply to Didodaisy10]

Pelvic floor exercises are not easy to get right, I have found doing Pilates with an instructor trained in dealing with prolapse and pelvic floor very helpful but it does take a while to notice the difference.

I would get that referral to a gynae ( make sure it’s a women !) and find out exactly what’s wrong, how advanced it is and what the best treatment is.

I muddled along with various GPs for years and got nowhere so I found my own Gynae and she was really helpful.

[AKatieD]

If you struggle with the exercises there is an affordable device that a specialist pelvic floor physio recommended for my daughter post bad labour, called Kegel. It helped her recognise when she was doing the exercises right .This was a couple of years ago now so there may be others now.

[MOLLYMILO007]

Buy a kegal.8 pelvic floor exerciser...I managed my prolapse for 10 yts with hrt that's a must stick with it take vit d also ...Good luck.x

[OutdoorsyGal]

I’m puzzled by the burning and pain you are experiencing. Have you been tested for a UTI?

I also have a partial urethral prolapse, but no pain at all, except when I have a UTI, which for awhile post-menopause was way too often.

My urologist prescribed taking sulfamethoxazole, just one tablet, after sex. Problem solved.

Good luck!

[bantam12 in reply to OutdoorsyGal]

The burning and pain can be from the vagina especially when atrophy is an issue, this is where oestrogen and moisturiser helps.

[OutdoorsyGal in reply to bantam12]

My atrophied vagina only hurt during and after sex, my semi-prolapsed urethra never hurts.

The OP did not mention sex, but said her pain was 24/7, which is why I suggested a possible UTI, and the urologist’s tip about taking sulfa prophylactically after sex.

[bantam12 in reply to OutdoorsyGal]

Wow you are very lucky the atrophy wasn’t a major problem for you, I’ve suffered daily for years despite trying all the treatments available, they work for a while then symptoms come back with a vengeance, just gets worse as I get older.