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Uterine prolapse advice please

(30 Posts)
Marydoll Fri 11-Apr-25 23:45:37

I had pessaries too, but eventually had to have a hysterectomy.

They certainly weren't painful. It was such a relief to no longer feel the bottom was no longer falling out of my world. 😉
I also had a bladder repair. Oh the joy of not being up and down to the loo all night!

I hope you can find some relief.

CocoPops Fri 11-Apr-25 23:16:36

Could you phone the gynaecologist's secretary to check the waiting list time? Perhaps ask if a private consultation is possible, if so , how much.

GrandmaKT Fri 11-Apr-25 22:39:42

I have had a pessary for 5 years (or rather several pessaries). It can be a bit of trial and error finding the right type/size for you, but they are not at all uncomfortable when in and I wouldn't say painful to insert or remove. It's a shame you have such a long waiting list to get seen. If you can afford a private appointment I would think it well worth it.

Redblueandgreen Fri 11-Apr-25 22:06:58

I think you should go back to your GP and make sure they know how this is affecting you. Write what you want to say in advance. You could take a trusted friend. GN gives great support and tips but I think you need to get medical advice too. I’m sorry, what you’re experiencing sounds unacceptable.

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.