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Uterine prolapse advice please

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Leavesden Fri 11-Apr-25 21:58:50

I have uterine prolapse which is very low in the vagina, it is irritating my bladder making me want to pass urine more often and it feels sore have had cystitis as well. I have oestrogen cream and doctor says I could have a pessary if no better, I am waiting for a gynaecological appointment, I’m told there is a years wait. I am trying to find alternatives to the pessary as I read they can be awkward to get the right size, painful to remove which is after only 4 months and can cause infections. Have been using the cream nearly four weeks now and not really any improvement, any advice would be welcome.

jamesluther3 Thu 08-Jan-26 18:01:38

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Gran22boys Thu 08-Jan-26 19:41:26

Why do all the deleted emails contain men’s names? Hmmm…

Maremia Thu 08-Jan-26 20:07:50

Multiple deletions too. Wonder if they have been 'retired' from the Forum?

LilyFox Mon 12-Jan-26 10:33:34

I feel for you, this condition is really physically and mentally draining. Waiting a year for an appointment is simply unheard of when you are experiencing discomfort every day and struggling with cystitis.
Regarding the estrogen cream: it usually takes a little longer (up to 2-3 months) for the tissues to become stronger, but if the uterus is already very low, one cream may not be enough. Many people are afraid of pessaries, but in fact they often become a salvation while you are waiting for surgery. If you categorically want alternatives or simply cannot wait a year, you may want to consider a private consultation with specialists who specialize in the pelvic floor.
By the way, I have heard a lot of positive feedback about the approach to women's health at the Brooklyn Abortion Clinic - despite the name, they provide a full range of gynecological care and diagnostics. There you can usually get an examination much faster and get a clear plan of action, which is important when there is constant pain and the urge to urinate. Hold on, you are not alone with this problem, and it will definitely be solved!

tereanda Thu 15-Jan-26 20:31:12

Reading all these experiences shows how small, consistent steps really help—like learning tricky Roblox mechanics.

tereanda Thu 15-Jan-26 20:41:08

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laineypacheco Thu 29-Jan-26 14:18:01

@pixelflow I’ve been trying to wrap my head around all the advice here, but I’m feeling a bit silly because I got completely lost near the end. When people started talking about the specific grades of prolapse and how that changes the surgery options, my brain just sort of froze. Does a higher grade automatically mean you need the mesh, or is there another way? Sorry if that's a basic question!

Gran22boys Thu 29-Jan-26 16:53:40

I’ve commented on this before but why do so many deleted messages contain men’s usernames? And why would anyone make an inappropriate comment on this topic?

emilycandy Thu 26-Feb-26 08:45:51

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