prolapse physiotherapy

Pelvic Organ Prolapse is the descent of your bladder, bowel or uterus.

Prolapse is a common condition treated by our Continence & Women's Health Physiotherapist. Up to 30% of those who have given birth will have a prolapse. You may have no symptoms OR you could have a variety of these common symptoms:

• pelvic heaviness
• dragging sensation low in the heaviness
• bulging
• incontinence
• difficulty with urination / defection (starting/needing to strain/incomplete emptying)
• bladder / urgency or frequency
• dyspareunia - painful sex

Mint Physiotherapists can diagnose your prolapse via a vaginal exam, and determine which organ has 'moved' - bladder / bowel / uterus. Many women with prolapse can mange their symptoms with our expert Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists, avoiding surgery. Physio is considered an ideal first choice of treatment, especially for the lower grades of prolapse where surgery is not necessary. One of the most common non-surgical treatments for prolapse is a pessary. We can fit a pessary for you at Mint Wellbeing.

If you have an advanced stage of prolapse and do require a surgical repair of your prolapse, you will be required to see a Physiotherapist, ideally before your surgery, then afterwards to manage your rehabilitation and protect the repair.