What are the Different types of Prolapse, and how can Garden OB/GYN in Queens, NY help?

Suffering from a uterine prolapse means that your pelvic floor muscles weaken to the point where they can no longer support your uterus.

Since a uterine prolapse can cause severe discomfort, it’s important to schedule an exam at Garden OB/GYN right away. The practice boasts ten welcoming locations throughout Midtown West, the Upper East Side, and the Upper West Side of Manhattan, as well as Forest Hills, Garden City, Lake Success, Massapequa, Commack, and Cedarhurst, New York, for your convenience. Book your prolapse evaluation online or call your closest location to speak with a team member.

Why Does a Uterine Prolapse Occur?

Your uterus stays in place because of strong pelvic floor muscles and ligaments. When these connective tissues weaken or stretch out, your uterus protrudes down into your vaginal canal. Pregnancy, labor, and delivery are among the top causes of a uterine prolapse, especially if you’ve had multiple births. But your risk of suffering from this uncomfortable condition also increases due to:

Inherited connective tissue weakness
Prior pelvic surgery
Chronic constipation
Being overweight
Older age

You can also develop a uterine prolapse because of decreased estrogen levels that naturally occur after menopause.

What are the Symptoms of a Uterine Prolapse?

A uterine prolapse can lead to a wide variety of symptoms and issues, ranging from minor to severe. If you have a uterine prolapse, you may experience:

Sensation of vaginal looseness during intercourse
Heavy or pulling sensation in your pelvis
Tissue protruding from your vagina
Difficulty passing bowel movements
Bladder leakage

Some women explain that a uterine prolapse feels like they’re sitting on a small ball, or like something is falling out of their vagina. If any of these symptoms sound familiar, schedule an exam at Garden OB/GYN in Queens, NY right away.

Do I Need Treatment for a Uterine Prolapse?

Your uterine prolapse treatment plan from Garden OB/GYN in Queens, NY is personalized to you and the severity of your symptoms. Oftentimes, learning to do pelvic floor exercises, like Kegel exercises, is the first step of your prolapse treatment process. You need to perform these exercises several times per day, as recommended, to help build up muscle strength.

Your dedicated OB/GYN may also recommend a pessary device. This flexible device, often made from silicone, is inserted into your vagina to provide support to prolapsed pelvic organs.

In more severe cases, surgery is often the best option. Uterine prolapse surgery, which is minimally invasive, involves repairing or grafting tissues in an effort to strengthen connective tissues that support your uterus. With a team of dedicated physicians on your side at Garden OB/GYN, you can expect compassionate, effective care for your uterine prolapse issues.

Before your uterine prolapse starts lowering your quality of life, book an examination at Garden OB/GYN. Click the online scheduler or call your nearest office to schedule.

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