possible uterus prolapse?

[Butterfly Child]

I gave birth to my daughter 5 months ago she was 10lb born and i was induced, having my waters broken before i was even in labour which was the most painful experience i have ever been through as my cervix was still high or something n not ready the doctor couldnt do it the first time but waited a few hours and once i was in labour did it..i think this may have damaged my cervix or something but im not sure, i also have been slack n havent gone in for my postnatal check yet as things have been pretty hectic..
ive been noticing that theres something not right down there* ive been getting sharp pains in my uterus and its not like period pain, there also seems to be a lump coming out of my vaginal opening. Im going to book a doctors appointment im really scared to think think that theres permenant damage etc.. im only 19 years old do you think think it is a prolapse or could it just be normal after having a big baby?
has anyone else had a uterus prolapse some advise or anything would im feeling abit down atm as i already havea prolapsed disc which im going in foor surgery for..

[Astrid]

Do goto your GP and get a referral to a gyno. I also have the feeling of a lump just on the inside of my front vaginal wall. It is a minor prolapse to do with trauma from my first birth, my pelvic floor just being ok rather than fantastic and reduced oestrogen due to breastfeeding. I need to see a physio to work on my pelvic floor region and use oestrogen pessaries (I assume till breastfeeding is over). I did have to go in for a day stay to under so they could check things out.

[Sophia73]

Hi Emma,

Please don't panic! Get your doctor or a women's physio to check you ASAP so you can start working on your recovery if it is a prolapse. Physio will give you exercises to do to strengthen your core and pelvic floor.

I found that my prolapse improved with months of good physio. Prolapse is common (yes especially with larger babies).

[Butterfly Child]

Thanks Astrid and sophia

Astrid? what is a oestrogen pessaries, and where did you have a day stay at? Can prolapses heal and go back to normal with treatment do you know..this whole thing is really frustrating i feel like my bodys falling apart..

[Astrid]

I went to my local public hospital. The gyno's down this way deal with both public and private patients. Thankfully my wait was not too long to get in as they had me on the semi urgent list.

The oestrogen pessaries are the same ones that menopausal women use for dryness and thinning of the wall. With me it is the thinning of the wall that is contributing to my problem.

I do find if I do pelvic floor exercise the sensation of feeling the lump does disappear. So I suspect if I do go and get the proper help with the physio that I will get a lot of improvment. Unfortunately dow n this way the best one has a waiting list.

[Canary]

Hi Emma,

I just wanted to echo what the other ladies have said here. Yes, prolapse is common, yes it gets better! Although i am in the UK and treatment here will be different to over in Oz, I think that the principles should be the same. I had a small baby, but was pushing for a long time, which may have contributed. I noticed similar symptoms to yours when DH was a few weeks old. I saw a lovley physio who really looked after me well. She told me not to do any lifting if I could avoid it (which I didnt stick to too well, lifted DS in and our of car in his car seat and still did the chores at home etc), and she banned me from the gym. All I could do for ages was swimming...and you know what we are like at swimming in Blighty!! (It did improve my stroke LOL!)

Anyway, my point is, DH is now 7 and 1/2 months old and I am back in the gym and am more or less back to normal. It really is worth sticking to your pelvic floor exercises. I hope you find this helpful Emma, it's a nusience, but you will get better.

GOOD LUCK!!
C

[Ella]

Emma,
Just wanted to let you know I'm in the same boat. DS is 9 months old and I've been too embarrased to go see anyone for it, but I think I may have the same problem.

Makes me feel alot better knowing that there is treatment though as I thought I was stuck with this for life!!!