Oh Ami - I know where you're coming from totally!

I self-diagnosed my prolapse (uterine) and was initially horrified! It didn't make it any easier that one GP I saw commented "wow that's a really bad prolapse". My symptoms were ongoing Urinary Tract Infections and a feeling of heaviness in the vagina. I was envisioning surgery and all sorts of horrors...

This is what worked for me:

I saw a fabulous women's physio and another physio who does manipulations plus a female gynaecologist (maybe a bit of overkill but I was really worried). The women's physio tested my pelvic floor muscles and taught me the correct way to do the exercises - plus she monitored me regularly. She recommended pilates to strengthen core muscles (I continue to do this twice a week). The other physio diagnosed a twisted pelvis (caused by birth) and again recommended exercises. He did a few adjustment (cracking) on my back and pelvis and it made such a difference!

After months of this treatment my gynae said my vagina looked like any woman who'd had a vaginal birth...I was so pleased! My hard work paid off and no surgery : )

I'd recommend getting some good professional advice (not just GP). You may notice symptoms improve if you've stopped breastfeeding.

Obviously the vagina is never exactely the way it was prior to birth but you can certainly improve symptoms of a prolapse.

BTW I'm pregnant again with number 2 baby and my gynae said she can't imagine the prolapse getting worse with this one (a bit harsh but "the damage is already done"). Also surgery is not recommended if you are planning more babies so definately look into the physio/pilates options in your case.

I wish you all the best - it DOES get better with LOTS of hard work!