Sooo...im now 7 months postpartum and about 2 months ago i noticed that after going to the toilet I would have a little bit of blood and felt really tender...eventually it got so painful i was having to dab to wipe. Went to the GP who had a look said it looked red, inflamed and very tender, did swab tests everything came back clear but he gave me anti-biotics just in case. Started to feel better about 2 weeks later but recently the feeling returned again. Nyway...I finally plucked up the courage to have a look today and I can see a slight bulge in the entrance of the vagina! It is REALLY tender...I have to pat dry so that i dont irritate it and i have a burning, stinging sensation almost constantly...if I bend over i feel quite uncomfortable and sitting on hard surfaces makes it more sore...Does this sound like a prolapse?! Im freaking myself out googling so I thought id come in here for some advice/help. Am seeing my gyn in 2 weeks but need some advice to help calm me down...starting to freak out!
Could well be. I have a minor prolapse on my front vaginal wall. It can get quite uncomfortable, it feels like I do have a bulge there.
No need to freak out. Depending on what type of prolapse and to what degree will determine the course of action. I did have to go to hospital for an investigation by both the gyno and a urologist (due to they type of prolapse). I was not too bad, just painful to wee afterwards. I was put on oestrogen pessaries (for vaginal wall thinness) and advised to see a physio who specialised in pelvic floor work. We have discussed surgery, but will see I how I go over the next few years, as it really can't be done if you are picking up small children all the time.
just few quessies : Does yours actually hurt and cause a burning sensation? This is what is abit confusing for me b/c from what ive read about prolapses theirs no mention of burning/stinging sensations?!
How did they diagnose the prolapse? When my GP examined me their was no mention of prolapse...is this something he should have seen? At the time I wasnt even thinking thats what it could be otherwise I would have asked him straight out...
Have you found doing pelvic floor excercises has helped?
What about DTD? Im in so much pain atm I couldnt even contemplate how im ever going to be able to again!
Thanks again for your advice! much much appreciated
Does yours actually hurt and cause a burning sensation? Not that I remember. I remember feeling a bulge and DTD was painful after DD1. Feel pregnant, it was not noticeble then, but became more apparent after DD2
How did they diagnose the prolapse? I mentioned it to my GP. It took her a bit to find it, but she felt the bulge as well. It was hard for my gyno to find it and he was unsure what it was. It could have been my vaginal wall, or my uretha prolapsing. Hence the day surgery for them to have a good look and put a camera up my urethra. It ended up being the type of prolapse I suspected in the first place.
Have you found doing pelvic floor excercises has helped? Well, they might if I went off and did them. Have not had the money to see the physio, but I know I should do one visit even if I cannot go ongoing. I find when I remember to do them myself there is some improvement.
What about DTD? Im in so much pain atm I couldnt even contemplate how im ever going to be able to again! - I am much better these days. Gosh I remember a times it felt like I was tearing. I am no longer breastfeeding and am off any form of pill. Breastfeeding can cause vaginal dryness, which just makes DTD harder to do. Oestrogen pessaries can also help, I used them for a short while. I was advised to use lots of lube, even good ole veg oil
I have a bit of a sag, and it can be tender and uncomfortable if it gets rubbed.
It went back to normal after a while with DS, and is back again now. Can't remember how long it took, sorry. probably less than a year...
Could this be a prolapse?
It is REALLY tender...I have to pat dry so that i dont irritate it and i have a burning, stinging sensation almost constantly...if I bend over i feel quite uncomfortable and sitting on hard surfaces makes it more sore...Does this sound like a prolapse?! Im freaking myself out googling so I thought id come in here for some advice/help. Am seeing my gyn in 2 weeks but need some advice to help calm me down...starting to freak out!
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When my GP examined me their was no mention of prolapse...is this something he should have seen? At the time I wasnt even thinking thats what it could be otherwise I would have asked him straight out...
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