Uterine prolapse advice please

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thank you so much for everyone’s advice.

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Hello , I've had a ring pessary for over 5 years . It was a little trial and error to start with but worth persevering. It stays in for 6 months and then replaced with a new one at our local hospital gynaecology clinic.
It takes 2 seconds to change , and not uncomfortable at all . I then carry on without giving it a second, thought . I also use an oestrogen pessary twice a week and non hormonal moisturiser to keep things comfy down there , both are prescribed by my GP .
I do sympathise with you , it's horrible to feel that everything's dragging down . I'm afraid as we get older and with the menopause , it's quite common along with atrophy .
Don't be frightened to try the pessary , there are lots of different types to suit . Personally I couldn't manage without the support mine gives me and its saved me from surgery which I was reluctant to have .
All the best ,i hope you can get some help soon .

Thank you sparkle1234 that’s reassuring, will give the pessary a try.

@Geometry Dash Local oestrogen can take 6–12 weeks to reach full effectiveness, especially in postmenopausal women. It helps strengthen and plump the vaginal walls and tissues, making prolapse symptoms easier to tolerate. However, it won’t "fix" the prolapse itself.

@speed stars Maintain a high-fiber diet to prevent constipation, which can worsen prolapse symptoms. Drink plenty of water to help dilute urine and reduce irritation.

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It might be worth your while paying for a private consultation, just to get the initial diagnosis done, while you wait for your NHS appointment. I know this doesn't fit in with everyone's philosophy.

@dinosaur game I’m sorry to hear you’re dealing with such discomfort—uterine prolapse and its associated symptoms can be very distressing. Since you’re facing a long wait for a specialist appointment and are hesitant about a pessary. Avoid straining, heavy lifting, or high-impact exercise, as these can worsen prolapse.

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If you call the secretary (and can do it) ask them to contact you if they have a cancellation.
🤞

It's July now, so I hope things have improved for you.

Health challenges often feel overwhelming until you realize others have gone through the same and found ways to cope. Reading about uterine prolapse reminded me of when a family member faced a similar condition and initially felt alone, but with medical guidance and support groups she gained confidence. Sharing such stories feels like Geometry Dash where perseverance and steady steps help you overcome each obstacle.

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I had a ring pessary for 2/3 years before got to the top of the list for prolapse repair and hysterectomy. I couldn’t believe how much difference it made to my comfort levels. I walked Hadrian’s Wall and Offa’s Dyke with it! I could have continued with it, but decided to watch for Surgery and don’t regret it.
I had previously been told that I couldn’t have one because I was still sexually active, but new consultant said that was nonsense - that I could simply put it in and take it out myself. (I have never used diaphragm, but I imagine it’s fairly similar process.)
I know there are different types though - my friend has hers put in and removed periodically at the GP practice.
I could develop a stand-up comedy routine about the process of learning to insert it - which involves a springy silicon disc and lubricant…..you can imagine. But I quickly got the hang of it.
I would recommend everybody to use the hormone pessaries for good vaginal health post-menopause, regardless of whether you’re still sexually active, for the reasons that have been described by others here.
A friend who has had persistent UTIs has been prescribed this and she has not had an infection for months now.
It’s one of those things we just don’t think about as we get older - probably because it’s not something we can see changing, like our skin. But it has an impact on our general health.

Re waiting a year for that gynaecology appointment, don't forget, though it seems not to be publicised much now, we do in fact still have the option of choosing a different hospital, so you might check the lengths of other hospitals' waiting lists Leavesden .

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