I just discovered I had prolaspe although I think it was coming on for a long time, I had 4 vaginal births and a hysterectomy many years ago. I have terrible pressure, no leakage or bare protruding and I went to Urogynocologist and didn't want the surgery yet, I have a pessary which helps but I have found that a super tampon works very well,I change it daily sometimes 2 times and then I use the pessary at times. Too many complications with surgery and I have talked to people that said the surgery lasted only 1 year, for now I will continue what I am doing, hope this can help someone.
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Blondie,
July 31, 2009 - 8:19amThank you so much for sharing! I added to your title so that more people could find your SHARE if they were searching for help. Sounds like you've found a good solution for you; did your urogynecologist approve it? There's no problem with the urine in the tampon staying in your system that long?
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My regular gyno said it was alright, I really find no urine on the tampon at all, maybe because I do change it and I still urinate frequently, is there a problem associated with that, that you know of, I appreciate your responses. I actually feel normal when I wear the tampon, sometimes the pessary feels heavy or presses on my bowl..But I still use it also, it is easy to use, the first one I had was too big but this one is smaller and easier to insert and take out. Thanks again
July 31, 2009 - 10:06amBlondie,
I think you have come upon a clever way to help with your problem. I just wanted to interject that urine can't really get to the tampon unless it wicks up the string. The tampon is in the vaginal canal putting counter pressure against the bulge of the bladder pushing the weakened vaginal wall. Urine comes out through the urethra. But changing it a couple times a day seems like a good idea just to keep bacteria from causing an infection.
I wonder if Pelvic Floor Therapy with a P.T. might help. Kegals would strengthen the muscles. Did your urogynecologist suggest trying P.T?
August 3, 2009 - 11:06amMichele, my regular gyno suggested p.t. as of yet I haven't tried that, I think I will because I am very uncomfortable as the day progresses and depending on how much I walk or try to exercise, I am going to give it a try, I hope it helps, but the tampons keep me feeling normal and I can exercise and walk around without discomfort, Kegels help, wish I had done them before as suggested, all women should do these simple exercises. thanks again for your comment...
August 4, 2009 - 6:35amUrine CAN get to a tampon if you have the situation described here: http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/urine-leakage-with-tampons.html
August 20, 2009 - 6:59amInteresting post. I imagine, this women's urethral opening is not right under her clitoris but much lower and closer to the entrance of the vaginal canal so the tampon is acting to pull the uretheral opening even more inside. In general, urine can only leak into the vagina if there is a fistula, which is a an opening between the bladder or cystocele and the vaginal wall from some type of tissue damage. The same thing can happen between the colon and vagina allowing stool to enter. Having a cystocele does not mean you will develop a fistula.
If you go to this site and click on see pictures of a vesico-vaginal fistula you can see a drawing of one.
http://www.peacehealth.org/kbase/topic/special/tn10138/sec1.htm
The article is well written as well.
August 20, 2009 - 7:37amI have not had any leakage nor find urine on my tampon, however I am seeing a physical therapist tomorrow and will post her findings, my regular gyno didn't see anything wrong with the tampon and it is more comfortable than the pessary, I wear it at times and give my a body rest from tampons..appreciate the comments
August 20, 2009 - 12:24pmBlondie, A visit or 2 to a Pelvic floor P.T. might be helpful because they can use biofeedback sensors to detect whether you are really contracting the right muscles and which side might be weak. I know P.T. is helpful for early incontinence. I don't know how much it can help with prolapse but I would imagine in the early stages it can. If your gyn doesn't have someone in mind you can try the American Physical Therapy Association http://www.apta.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
August 4, 2009 - 12:03pmClick on find a PT and go to the expertise box and scroll down to women's health.
Good luck
Michele, I went to a PT today, she was fabulous!! She helped me with the kegels in the right way and ways to hold tummy in at the same time, she focused on my whole body,(core)gave me many exercises and tips and now I feel more positive, like I can be helped quite a bit, it may not cure but I will attain a goal little by little and get my muscles stronger so maybe I will never need surgery!! She was wonderful, I am so glad I went...She has 25 years experience and has written a book on Womens Health,heres' hoping:)
August 21, 2009 - 11:56amThat is so great! I am so glad you pursued seeing a P.T. Sounds like you found a good one. There are so many ways how we stand and sit contribute to problems we have and unless someone with knowledge takes a look, we would never figure it out on our own. Keep us posted how your progress goes.
take care
August 21, 2009 - 12:17pm