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Pessaries For Bladder Prolapse
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Can you tell me more about ring pessaries and bladder prolapse?
Yes: A pessary is one of the methods to correct bladder prolapse. It is non-surgical. It is a round device made of silicone that is inserted in the vagina and holds the bladder up to prevent it prolapsing. ...Read more
Bladder (Definition)
The bladder is a muscular organ in the pelvis that accepts urine from the kidneys, stores the urine at low pressure, & expels the urine during voluntary voiding. Though seemingly a simple reservoir, the bladder is a complex organ intricately connected with the brain and spinal cord with sensory, motor, and autonomic circuits. The muscular layer that contracts during voids ...Read more
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I just started using a pessary for prolapsed bladder. I now have the begginings of a yeast infection. Can I treat it with the pessary in me?
Yes: You want to be sure though that your symptoms are not due to irritation from the pessary ...Read more
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Can a pessary be worn for a grade 1/mild bladder prolapse? Also what in your experience the success rate? ( no complications etc)
Yes: A 28yr old should not need pessary or have prolapse. ...Read more
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What is cystocele (bladder prolapse mild)?
A bladder prolapse: Whether mild, moderate or severe a cystocele is a bladder prolapse. ...Read more
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Bladder prolapse at 20 years old, what to do?
Urogynecologist: I would see a uro-gnecologist. They specialize in urological issues in females. There is a suspension surgery to pull the bladder up and suture it in place. The urogyn or urologist would be able to offer you all of the current options. Make sure to discuss the risks and benefits of each. ...Read more
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What are the alternatives to bladder prolapse surgery?
Pessary, exercise: Options for women with cystocele are limited. Cystocele or dropped bladder is a form of pelvic organ prolapse (pop). Think of this as a type of hernia involving weakness of supportive layers surrounding the vagina. Options are: live with it, wear a vaginal pessary to "prop it back it" to provide comfort, perform pelvic muscle exercise (pme) or undergo surgical correction. ...Read more
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Is sagging vaginal walls the same as a bladder prolapse?
Prolapse: The problem that causes urinary bladder prolapse is a weakness of the musculature of the pelvic floor usually caused by trauma from vaginal deliveries and in the worst case the bladder protrudes outside of the vagina. Technically the vaginal walls aren't the main problem in bladder prolapse. Urologists and gynecologists can better advise you. ...Read more
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Is there an alternative to surgery for severe bladder prolapse?
Pessary: A device can be fitted in the vagina to hold things in place. It's called a pessary and there are many different types and sizes. See a specialist for a evaluation. ...Read more
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Could bladder prolapse be repaired without have a hysterectomy?
Yes: You can repair a cystocele without having a hysterectomy. ...Read more
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I love walking but now that I have bladder prolapse I am afraid it will make it worse. Will it help or make my prolapse worse?
Could improve: Exercise will not make bladder prolapse worse. Strengthening muscles though exercise is always a good idea. If your prolapse is severe consider surgical correction ...Read more
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What does a bladder prolapse look like?
Bladder Prolapse: There is a color diagram at: http://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/bladder-prolapse-(cystocele) ...Read more
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Can you tell me more about bladder prolapse?
Bladder prolapse: This is a very general question that requires more than the space provided here to discuss. I would suggest that you google it and if you have any specific questions come back and ask them or talk to your doctor who can refer you to a urologist or gynecologist. ...Read more
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What are the symptoms of a bladder prolapse problem?
Varied : Prolapse symptoms include incontinence, pressure, pelvic pain, low back pain, recurrent uti, pain with intercourse, incomplete emptying of the bladder and other types of feelings. An exam by a urologist, urogynecologist, or gynecologist can help with this. You can get additional information from www.Takethefloor.Org, a website managed by the american urogynecologic society. ...Read more
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What do you think I should do with a bladder prolapse?
Surgical repair: A cystocele repair is needed to permanently prevent the prolapse from recurring. ...Read more
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Could pt really help reduce the severity of a bladder prolapse ie from stage two to one?
Bladder Prolapse Exe: Yes one can by doing kegel exercises.If you d daily several times a day.Start slowly and increase gradually to 10 to 12 per hour, good eating habits.You can suplement by special yoga exercises. One can learn about kegel exercises in detail at mayoclinic.Com. ...Read more
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How does vag estrogen help with bladder prolapse?
Here are some...: Vaginal estrogen may improve the texture of vaginal & urethral lining leading to decrease the degree of mild stress urinary incontinence in some but will not help the degree of bladder prolapse since it results from general weakness of periurethral and pelvic floor supporting muscles which is related to aging and childbirth. More? Ask your attending doctor. ...Read more
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What are the treatment options for bladder prolapse?
Several: There are both non-surgical and surgical options. Bladder prolapse can occur by itself or be associated with urinary incontinence, rectal prolapse, uterine prolapse, or in the absence of a uterus, prolapse of the top of the vagina. Non-surgical options include use of a pessary or pelvic floor exercises. Surgical options include use of mesh or graft material to correct the specific anatomic defects. This can be approached laparoscopically, vaginally or a combined approach. ...Read more
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His a bladder prolapse postmenopause a slow progression?
Rephrase question: please, as it is it doesn't really make sense. If you are asking if menopause slows bladder prolapse progression, probably not. It might make it worse if you are not on hormone replacement. See a urogynecologist for an assessment and advice. ...Read more
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How can one reduce a stage 2 bladder prolapse to a 1 without surgery?
By Pelvic Exercises: You can by Pelvic Exercises called Kegel Exercises and it may help strengthen the pelvic muscle.It may not always reduce from stage2 to stage 1 but may help and stop it becoming stage 3 or 4.Consult a specialist if not already,who deals with Gynecologic urology ...Read more
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Since Mona Lisa Touch helps with laxity will it also help with a moderate bladder prolapse?
Unlikely: MonaLisa Touch is a minimally invasive laser treatment for vaginal rejuvenation primarily used to relieve the symptoms associated with vaginal atrophy: burning, itching, dryness, and vaginal laxity. Bladder prolapse (cystocele) occurs due to weakening and stretching of the muscles and supportive tissues within the pelvis surrounding the vagina. IF severe and bothersome enough, requires surgery. ...Read more