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Pelvic Organ Prolapse Exercises: Can They Help?

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Exercises: Can They Help?
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Exercises: Can They Help?

There are many reasons why women today are turning to natural options to help treat their pelvic organ prolapse. One popular non-invasive treatment is pelvic organ prolapse exercises. Many physiotherapists recommend prolapse exercises both to prevent and manage the condition, however, correct technique is crucial and must be carefully practiced in order to see results and avoid further harm on your pelvic floor. Keep reading to find out what you need to know before starting prolapse exercises.

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Your First Pelvic Organ Prolapse Doctor Visit

Your First Pelvic Organ Prolapse Doctor Visit
Your First Pelvic Organ Prolapse Doctor Visit

Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) can have a huge impact on your quality of life. If you are suffering from this condition, you’re not alone — about 1 in 4 women struggle with POP.1 Fortunately, there are treatment available to help you manage the side-effects. The first step to reclaiming your life from POP is to make an appointment with a doctor. You may be worried about discussing this problem, so please stick with us and we will walk you through your first doctor’s visit.

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Choosing the Best Prolapse Support Garment

Choosing the Best Prolapse Support Garment
Choosing the Best Prolapse Support Garment

While some doctors may consider pessaries or surgery as preferred medical treatments for pelvic organ prolapse, many women worry that these options will actually lead to further complications and unwanted side effects. Today, more and more prolapse sufferers are finding hope in improving their condition by turning to non-invasive support garments.

With several options available online, it can be hard to choose the best one for your condition. If you are thinking about using a prolapse garment to treat your symptoms, be sure to keep reading!

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Pessary vs. Surgery: The Pros and Cons of Medical Prolapse Treatments

Pessary vs. Surgery: The Pros and Cons of Medical Prolapse Treatments
Pessary vs. Surgery: The Pros and Cons of Medical Prolapse Treatments

Deciding on a medical prolapse treatment can be scary, intimidating, and overwhelming. While it may not seem like it, you are not alone in going through this situation. It is important to give each option adequate consideration before making a final decision, so we've created this in-depth comparison of the two most common treatments that doctors suggest: pessaries and surgery. Keep reading to find out the pros and cons of each as well as a new non-invasive treatment option you may have not heard about.

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Prolapse after Hysterectomy: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Management

Prolapse after Hysterectomy: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Management
Prolapse after Hysterectomy: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Management

Life post-hysterectomy can come with many changes, both physical and emotional. While common hysterectomy side effects are quite well-known, a lesser known issue is a condition called pelvic organ prolapse. The evidence for prolapse as a direct result of hysterectomy is not conclusive, but several studies have been performed to measure the connection between the two.

In this article we cover how often post-hysterectomy prolapse occurs, common symptoms, and ways to prevent and manage prolapse after a hysterectomy.

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