In today’s world, discussions about women’s health and well-being have gained significant momentum. One topic that deserves attention is rectoceles, a condition that affects many women but is often under-diagnosed or overlooked. However, there is good news: pelvic floor physical therapy offers a promising solution for rectoceles, helping women regain control of their pelvic floor …
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a medical condition in which the pelvic organs, such as the bladder, rectum, uterus, and small intestine drop or descend into or through the vagina. It can also occur when one or more of these organs protrude out of the vaginal opening. POP can cause pain with sexual intercourse as …
One of the most common non-surgical options for management of prolapses is a pessary. A pessary is a removable device that is inserted vaginally to support a prolapse. The pelvic organs, which include the bladder, uterus or rectum, are held in place via muscles, ligaments, and supporting tissue. When these support systems experience weakness, a …
Many women in their lifetime may experience something called the “Pelvic Organ Prolapse”, which is when a pelvic organ, like the bladder, uterus or rectum, starts to dip down into the vaginal canal. While there are conservative options for prolapse management, surgical repair is often warranted when these options don’t work. Here are 7 tips …
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We often see a number of women who have symptoms of prolapse after childbirth. Today we want to focus on what to look for and pay attention to in those early weeks after you had your baby. A prolapse refers to a condition when a pelvic floor organ slips down from its original positions and …
We recently have had an influx of newly postpartum women experiencing pelvic organ prolapse. These women all have the same question, “why didn’t anyone tell me about this?” Some are here to set the record straight and get to the facts about postpartum pelvic organ prolapse. If you are experiencing a pelvic organ prolapse, you …
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Pelvic organ prolapse is a dropping of any of the pelvic organs (uterus, bladder, or rectum) down into vaginal canal or through the vaginal opening. You can have prolapse of one or multiple pelvic organs at a time. There are multiple treatment options available if you are experiencing pelvic organ prolapse Symptoms of pelvic organ …
Have you ever felt pressure or bulge in your vagina? If that’s the case then you may have something called pelvic organ prolapse. WHAT IS PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSESo first and foremost what is Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Our pelvic organs are sitting in the bowl, that is our pelvis and our pelvic organs are our bladder, …
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