Prolapse question

[Jen1974]

Hello ladies.

I was wondering if anyone on here has any kind of prolapse? I started having this odd sensation of feeling like something is inside my vagina for the last couple weeks. I went to my gynecologist ( I saw the PA since the doctor was booked). She did an exam and said I have a mild cystocele. I am supposed to go for physical therapy, but cannot get in until July. I had surgery a little over two years ago ( laparsscopic hysterectomy with extensive endometriosis excision). I have heard that women who have had hysterectomy can develop a prolapse. I am wondering if you can fix a prolapse with physical therapy. The PA said prolapse is very common and rarely will need surgical repair. She said PT can help. Anyone else on here deal with a cystocele or other prolapse? What has helped you with it? Did it make your IC worse?

[ICNDonna]

I had a cystocele --- whether it needs to be repaired can depend on whether it's causing symptoms, along with size. Mine was significant enough to need to be repaired. I ended up spending one night in the hospital. The surgery did not have any effect on my IC.

Donna

[Jen1974]

Hi Donna. Thanks for responding. What kind of doctor diagnosed your cystocele? The one who examined me did it while I was lying down so not sure how accurate that is. I think they need to examine while standing to get a true idea as gravity changes thing's. I feel mine more while standing. The PA who examined me at the gynecologist said mine felt mild. My symptom is just a sensation of something being inside my vagina if that makes sense. What symptoms did you have?

[ICNDonna]

I actually diagnosed myself --- then my gynecologist confirmed the diagnosis and did the surgery. I didn't actually have any symptoms other than feeling there was "something" stuck there --- and mine was low enough to be visible. My doctor felt it with me laying down, but also had me stand --- I suspect to learn how severe it was.

Donna