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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 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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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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