Conditions
Vaginal Prolapse
A vaginal prolapse is when the walls of the vagina become weak and collapse inwards. This can be an extremely distressing disorder, which affects up to 30% of women who have had children, as well as those who are overweight or have a chronic cough. Many women with this condition are often unaware that they have it. However, depending on the severity of the case and whether a woman wants to have children in the future, there are many ways to treat a vaginal prolapse. Women can also take preventative measures against suffering from this disorder, such as eating a high fibre diet, maintaining a healthy weight and performing regular pelvic floor exercises. However if you have any concerns, then you shouldn’t be afraid to visit your GP for a check-up.
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I found this video on vaginal prolapse so informative. I noticed a bulging about an 1 1/2 inches up into my vagina when I stand and was scared it was something very serious. I thought it was my uterus falling. After reviewing the Internet, I came upon your Web Site and noticed other women with the same problem. I have vaginal prolapse! It is milder than those in the video and I have begun the kegel exercises which have helped so much. I also stopped doing crunches. I really had no idea about my condition. My GYN never mentioned it. I guess it is not bad enough yet. I have an appointment soon and I am going to ask her about it. Thank you SO much for this Web Site!`
i am 15 weeks pregnant and i have prolapse the last week and i went to doctors and she checked me and it was fine but every time i stand or go to the toilet its there sticking out i worried to even go to the toilet
i am 18 years old and i have lumps in my vagina .and i have not had any children or unprotective sex . what cauld this be .
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I am 21 and gave birth to my daughter 8 months ago, after having her, I bled for 6 weeks, which I've been told is normal, I then didn't have a period until she was 6 months old - this was normal, lasted 5 days, slight stomach cramps, not very heavy; Then, like clock-work, 1 month later I had my second period, only it wasn't like a period, I had no cramps and (sorry I know this is disgusting) the blood was bright red and constantly flowing, this lasted for 3 weeks,so I decided to check myself 'up' there, and it felt like the opening to my womb was opening up. I went to see my doctor and told him everything and he prescribed me some tablets to stop the bleeding, I am still taking these tablets, but two days ago I started bleeding again, only very lightly, and last night when I was getting ready for bed, I had a massive period pain which lasted for about 2 minutes, so I went to the toilet and 'checked' myself and I could feel part of my vagina walls 'leaking' out. I went back to bed and did some pelvic floor muscles and it seemed to go back in. Everything was fine again this morning, but I'm scared it'll happen again, and I'm too embarrassed to go back to my doctor as he is male and didn't seem interested last time I saw him. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME :-(
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for the last couple days it has been stinging me when going for a wee. can u tell me what it is and how i can make it go away .. thanks
im 19 and been with my boyfriend for over 2years..sex life was fine.now i am very paranoid i have something wrong..It feels like there is a big bulge that shouldnt be there..is that just a muscle??sometimes i cant even get a tampon in because its in the way.. its really worrying me.
same with me ......
same with me . and ive never even had sex yet im 15 year's old . and ive tried to move it with my finger's but it kind of hurts when i try .
ok im 17 and i currently have a boyfriend. im really worried that there is something wrong with me and it is going to effect our relationship hugely! he wants to have sex which is perfectly normal, however im so worried because i think there is something wrong with me, i dont think i have a normal vagina. everytime we try he never gets it in because it hurts so much , its like my vagina is not big enough for it to go in.it just wont fit! ive herd his friends joking around before saying " oh my mate ripped her open the other day" and im really worried that this may happen to me. i dont know what is wrong with me, im even to scared to put a tampon in because i dont think it will fit and it hurts. any help would be much appreciated as i am really worried and scared
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I get a burning sensation whenever i pee, towards the end of my peeing, it is extremely painful and has been going on for a few days... i've only just started being sexually active and am very worried but i know my boyfriend doesn't have anything so i have no idea what it could be. there are no other symptoms but it it so, so painful. what could it be?
I'm 17 and I have trouble using a tampon and with sex. A tampon applicator goes in all the way but as soon as I start to push on the actual tampon it feels like it's hit a wall. I know what I'm doing and it seems to get worse each time. Sex also hurts but more than anything it's like there a limited amount of space. I also find myself needing the toilet frequently and when I get there there's nothing there. What could this be?
im 28 and have 18mth old son. And just the last few weeks i felt something coming out. Dr said its prolapse and im waiting to see gyno. Im terrifyed. Can i still have more babies. Im constipatd to. I think it happend recently because this is embarassing but i watched oprah and they were talking about how u should take a look at ur vagina. And reach orgasm and be comftable etc. So i tryed it. And me being in experience when im nearly reaching orgasim i was pushing. I did this only like 3 times. Then i started getting worried i have pushed something out. I didnt even need to push. Im so embarressed. My husband doesnt know. Do u think thats what caused it
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