What is pelvic organ prolapse?
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic floor loses strength, leading to the dropping or falling of the uterus, bladder, rectum, or vagina.
The types of pelvic organ prolapse include:
- Uterine prolapse: This occurs when the uterus descends into the vagina, potentially displacing other organs.
- Anterior wall prolapse (cystocele): The bladder drops and rotates into the vaginal opening, causing bulging, urinary leakage, or difficulty voiding. It is the most common type of pelvic organ prolapse.
- Posterior wall prolapse (rectocele): The rectum protrudes into the vaginal opening, causing difficulties in bowel movements.
How do I know if I have pelvic organ prolapse?
Most women might experience a sensation of heaviness in the vagina or a feeling that something is descending through the vagina.
Can I prevent pelvic organ prolapse?
While the condition is often due to a combination of childbirth and ageing, practising kegel exercises can aid in managing and preventing further deterioration.
Will I need surgery?
Surgery is not always necessary. Treatment options vary, ranging from non-surgical to surgical interventions, contingent on your symptoms and the type of prolapse.
Physical therapy
We use a variety of approaches including:
- Kegel exercises: Contracting and relaxing the muscles used to control urination, contributing to pelvic floor muscle strengthening.
- Wave Chair: A non-surgical treatment that engages all pelvic floor muscles, providing a complete, effective method to restore bladder and bowel control without requiring active patient participation.
- Esmella: Utilises high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology (HIFEM) to stimulate deep pelvic floor muscle contractions, aiding in the correction of bladder, rectum, or uterine prolapses.
- Monalisa: A minimally invasive, non-surgical laser therapeutic procedure to support pelvic health, particularly in alleviating the effects of pelvic organ prolapse.
- Platelets Rich Plasma (PRP): A therapeutic treatment using concentrated platelets to promote tissue repair and potentially aid in the management of pelvic floor conditions.
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